and others unable to use steps: Will need assistance May need to use evacuate devices Are evacuation devices available for use in multi-story buildings...
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Meeting Purpose
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4.2 Applications of Findings in Design and Standards Development
Also, the changes required are often minimal and the cost is usually only a small percentage of total building costs, if any....
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Background
This suggests that alternative guidelines based on the needs and capabilities of elderly individuals should be established, particularly in buildings used primarily by older people (e.g....
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68.74. Continuing Education
States Department of Justice; (B) Americans with Disabilities Act; (C) International Code Council/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A117.1 Standard on Accessible and Usable Buildings...
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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’S STATEMENT OF INTEREST ON THE PARTIES’ MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
changes was to eliminate duplication or overlap in Federal accessibility guidelines, as well as to harmonize the 2010 Standards with model codes that are the basis of many State and local building...
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"Existing Facility" (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The commenters urged the Department to clarify that all buildings remain subject to the standards in effect at the time of their construction, that is, that a facility designed and constructed...
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Section 37.11 Administrative Enforcement
., a building code or zoning ordinance that prevents compliance with appendix A or other facility accessibility requirements, a provision of local law that said bus drivers could not leave...
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Section 1.0 Background
The anthropometric data on WhMD users that underlies the technical requirements of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 (1998) Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ICC/ANSI) were generated from...
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III-6.2000 Alterations: Path of travel
ILLUSTRATION 1: An office building manager is replacing all of the room number signs. This is an "alteration" because it can affect usability by an individual who is blind....
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How to Use the 2010 ADA Standards PDF Pocket Guide
Learn how to use the 2010 ADA Standards PDF Pocket Guide
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Safety Assistants/Attendants
It would never be permitted for a carrier to require someone to travel with a passenger with a disability as a personal care attendant; that is, as someone who is present to assist the passenger...
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§ 35.108 Definition of ‘‘disability.’’
(i) The definition of ‘‘disability’’ shall be construed broadly in favor of expansive coverage, to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of the ADA....
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§ 36.105 Definition of ‘‘disability.’’
(i) The definition of ‘‘disability’’ shall be construed broadly in favor of expansive coverage, to the maximum extent permitted by the terms of the ADA....
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Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Board's provision is consistent with the 1998 ANSI A117.1 document, "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities."...
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Dennis W. Siemsen, O.D., Low Vision Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic
And, this is the main outpatient building [slide not included]. I work at the building on the right, that’s the Mayo building....
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(2) Transfer Surface Location for Diagnostic Equipment Used in the Seated Position
Therefore, the Access Board has added an exception to the transfer sides provision (M302.2.4) in the final rule to permit diagnostic equipment with fixed footrests to provide options to...
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QUESTION: SHOULD PVOs MODIFY POLICIES TO ACCOMMODATE REQUESTS BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO TRAVEL WITH ANIMALS THAT DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF SERVICE ANIMALS?
., a “no pets” policy), the PVO should determine whether (1) it can make a reasonable modification these policies to permit the animal to accompany the passenger, or (2) whether doing so...
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Detectable Warning Surfaces on Curb Ramps (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Guidance issued by the Department of Justice permits the use of the Department of Transportation standards for detectable warning surfaces on curb ramps....
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Swimming pools. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department is considering creating an exception that would permit existing facilities with multiple swimming pools on a site to make only one of each type of swimming pool accessible...
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Guidelines for Requirement 6
One commenter noted that many grab bars are of such a length that they require an intermediate fastener, but the proposed standard does not permit intermediate fastening....
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4. Effective Communication
The relay system is provided in each State and permits telephone communication between voice handsets and individuals using a TTY....
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2.1.4 Issues
A limitation of the 3-D IL system is that the listening area must permit the installation of one or more rugs (see figure 4)....
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IV. Summary of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
ADA as amended clarifies Congress’s intent that the definition of ‘‘disability’’ ‘‘shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals under this chapter, to the maximum extent permitted...
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11B-233.1 General
For example: Section 206.5.4 requires all doors and doorways providing user passage in residential dwelling units providing mobility features to comply with Section 404; Section 206.7.6 permits...