If we assume that other disability groups would have similar results (as indicated above), we can hypothesize that in general, at least 80% of the population would consider the surfaces...
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2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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What proportion of the population could negotiate these surfaces?
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Electronic File(s) As An Alternate Format
The National Center on Disability and Access to Education (NCDAE) website provides helpful "cheatsheets" for creating accessible documents in various file formats....
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FAQ: What is Corada's commitment to web accessibility?
Both web accessibility professionals and users with disabilities have pre-tested our site to ensure accessibility. ...
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§1630.14(d)(1) Employee health program
An employee health program, including any disability-related inquiries or medical examinations that are part of such program, must be reasonably designed to promote health or prevent disease...
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III-1.8200 Other Federal and State laws
Title III does not disturb other Federal laws or any State law that provides protection for individuals with disabilities at a level greater or equal to that provided by the ADA....
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Slip Resistance
Accessible surfaces must be slip resistant to minimize hazards to people with disabilities, especially those who are ambulatory or semi-ambulatory or who use canes, crutches, and other...
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16(a)(ii)
., rooms with features for individuals with mobility disabilities and hearing impairments) complies with ADA Standards § 9.1.4 requirement to disperse accessible units among the various...
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Purpose of the project
However, few trade and materials specifications include tolerances for features that are relevant to usability by people who have disabilities....
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11B-206.2.6 Performance areas
For example, requiring persons with disabilities to go outside the building and reenter the building to gain access the stage when others have a direct route would not be considered coinciding...
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Height
supine, prone or side-lying position, and diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position: a) Are transfer supports within the above height range usable by patients with disabilities...
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M201.1 Enforcing Authority
An enforcing authority can be a federal, state, or local government agency that enforces laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, or regulates health care facilities....
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H. Training:
.); (4) accessible ticketing policies regarding seating for individuals with disabilities; (5) maintenance of accessible routes; (6) the requirements of this Agreement and changes to policies...
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Section 35.151 New construction and alterations (Section-by-Section Analysis)
that are constructed or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity shall be designed, constructed, or altered to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities...
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11B-505.6 Gripping surface
People with disabilities, older people, and others benefit from continuous gripping surfaces that permit users to reach the fingers outward or downward to grasp the handrail, particularly...
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Medical facilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
A disability advocacy group and a number of other commenters recommended that the Department expand the application of section 232.4 to apply to all such facilities in detention and correctional...
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11B-407.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities....
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§ 38.29(b)
(b) Handrails and stanchions shall be provided in the entrance to the vehicle in a configuration which allows persons with disabilities to grasp such assists from outside the vehicle while...
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11B-103 Equivalent facilitation.
other responsible parties, must verify that the designs, products or technologies actually result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability for people with all disability...
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11B-103 Equivalent facilitation
other responsible parties, must verify that the designs, products or technologies actually result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability for people with all disability...
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11B-407.1 General
DSA regulates the usability of elevators and platform (wheelchair) lifts for persons with disabilities....
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11B-223.1.1 Alterations
In this way, people with disabilities can have access to the full-range of services provided by a medical care facility. ◼...
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11B-206.2.6 Performance areas
For example, requiring persons with disabilities to go outside the building and reenter the building to gain access the stage when others have a direct route would not be considered coinciding...
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TownSteel MS Series, Grade 1, With "R" Rose Mortise Lock
Construction Available Code Compliance: UL UL 10C Listed 3-hour rated ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2012 Grade 1 Certified BAA Meet the Buy American Act ADA All lever trims meet the American with Disabilities...
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UpScale by Medical Accessibility - Adjustable Height Exam Table with Built-in Scale
With the UpScale, we offer a universal design solution that benefits all patients, regardless of their mobility, while meeting the very specific needs of patients with disabilities and the...
