They are not required along ramps adjacent to seating in assembly areas. ADAAG shows a diameter of 1¼ to 1½ inch for handrails....
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Handrails [4.8.5]
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2.1.2.1 Summary of IEC 118‒4 (1981) Standards
These values apply to the vertical component of the field strength inside the area enclosed by the loop, measured 1.2 meters above the floor....
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II. Research Methodology
trail surface materials meet or exceed the classifications for firmness and stability as proposed by the US Access Board in their 2007 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Outdoor Developed Areas...
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Rough Grade Site Inspection
points to building entrances and exits. 11B-206.1 Identify the plan specified accessible routes from all entrances and exits to common and public use areas...
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H. MISCELLANEOUS
mobility devices, and manually-powered mobility aids, such as walkers, crutches, canes, braces, or other similar devices designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities in any areas...
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§100.205(d)
the dwelling units on the first floor must meet the accessibility requirements of paragraph (c) of this section and must have access to at least one of each type of public or common use area...
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Bicycle Trailers
several sources include installing a highflying fluorescent warning flag to increase visibility, allowing plenty of stopping distance, and using caution when maneuvering through tight areas...
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10 - foot straightedge method
When the 10 - foot straightedge method is used for random traffic floors, ACI 117 sets the minimum number of samples required at 0.01 times the floor area, measured in square feet....
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11B-233.3.1.2.6.4 Test number three, unusual characteristics test
Unusual characteristics include sites located in a state or federally designated floodplain or coastal high-hazard areas and sites subject to other similar requirements of law or code that...
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1009.8 Two-way communication
Exceptions: Two-way communication systems are not required at the landing serving each elevator or bank of elevators where the two-way communication system is provided within areas...
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K) Temporary Events
locations, provide an accessible route throughout the site, and provide other accessible features for food service, toilet facilities (including accessible portable toilets), assembly area...
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Soiltac Liquid Topical
The surface remained soft under foot through the final testing, but some areas even more so than other areas where the water had pooled and the surface had not firmed back up....
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Best Practice Recommendations for Layout Planning
Include information in printed event materials (programs, handouts, etc.) and introductory remarks to remind participants to keep those areas clear of bags, chairs, or other items that can...
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Standards that exclude an entire class of individuals with disabilities
direct threat to health or safety must be based on an individualized assessment of objective and specific evidence about a particular individual's present ability to perform essential job functions...
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Background
Service animals also perform a much wider variety of functions than ever before (e.g., alerting a person with epilepsy of imminent seizure onset, pulling a wheelchair, assisting persons...
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Section 1630.4 Discrimination Prohibited
can continue to use criteria that are job related and consistent with business necessity to select qualified employees, and can continue to hire employees who can perform the essential functions...
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§ 382.39 Provision of services and equipment
extensive special assistance includes the following activities: (1) Assistance in actual eating; (2) Assistance within the restroom or assistance at the passenger’s seat with elimination functions...
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Issue 4: Wrong pole! …Wrong message!
If speech WALK messages or pushbutton information messages are installed, the functioning and accuracy of both should be checked after re-installation of APS devices. ...
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Comfort animals vs. psychiatric service animals.
The Department is proposing new regulatory text in § 36.104 to formalize its position on emotional support/comfort animals, which is that "[a]nimals whose sole function is to provide emotional...
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In addition, accessible kiosks provided in each location at the airport must provide all the same functions as the inaccessible kiosks in that location....
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16. Is the IDEA evaluation process different than the analysis used when considering an individual’s request for a particular auxiliary aid or service under Title II?
The evaluation must use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to gather relevant functional, developmental, and academic information about the child, including information provided...
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Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
and thorough reviews of various drafts of this manuscript, the author gratefully acknowledges and thanks Richard Devylder, Special Advisor to the Director, Office on Access and Functional...
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Cassette Recordings (Advisory Guidance)
Someone who is somewhat familiar with the technical aspects of a product but who can explain functions in ordinary language would be a logical person to record an audio cassette. c....
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When is a Curb Ramp a Ramp?
“For example, it would be impractical to require handrails (Section 405.8) or edge protection (Section 405.9) because of the obstructions such features would present to the surrounding areas...