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A. Statutory and Rulemaking History Up to the 2008 NPRM
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Implementation Approach and Schedule
Comments: Most commenters, whether representing industry or the disability community, disagreed with the proposed implementation approach and time frame....
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Outputs
We inquired about wireless technology to allow people with disabilities to use their own Bluetooth enabled devices in lieu of requiring the kiosk itself to have a handset or headset connector...
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Evaluation of transfers
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 2011;6(1):67-76. 17. King EC, Dutta T, Gorski SM, Holliday PJ, Fernie GR....
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7.2 Technological and Scientific Considerations
however, that future imaging technologies continue to rely on specific modalities or energy sources – such as magnetic fields and x-ray tubes and detectors – fundamental laws of nature and physics...
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2.3 Infrared (IR) Systems
The signal from the modulator (transmitter) is delivered to emitters that actually produce the IR light waves (these two components may be contained within the same physical unit)....
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Station 5-Lateral Operating Space (Sweep Width)
paths from the perspective of bicyclists, keying on the calculation of passing hindrance,(27) an operational condition affected by relative speed differentials, acceleration rates, and physical...
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#CripTheVoteStories with Hamza Jaka
Rooted in Rights and the organizers of #CripTheVote created a series of short videos featuring the disability community....
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F215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities....
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Compliance Dates
In addition, hotels, motels, and inns have until March 15, 2012, to update their reservation policies and systems to make them fully accessible to people with disabilities....
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Section 1193.35 Redundancy and Selectability [1193.33 in the NPRM] (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Although this provision was supported by persons with disabilities, it may run contrary to section 1193.41 (i), which intends to make products accessible to persons with limited cognitive...
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Prohibition against surcharges for use of a service animal. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
If a public accommodation normally charges individuals for the damage they cause, an individual with a disability may be charged for damage caused by his or her service animals....
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B. What Is a Curb Ramp?
A curb ramp is a short ramp cutting through a curb or built up to it.1 If designed and constructed to be accessible, a curb ramp provides an accessible route that people with disabilities...
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D. Summing up: ADA Coordinator, Notice, and Grievance Procedures
These administrative requirements help ensure that the needs of people with disabilities are addressed in the programs, activities, and services operated by a public entity....
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Fact Sheet: Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA
Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA The Department of Justice (the Department) has amended its regulation implementing title II of the Americans with Disabilities...
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Passenger Loading Zones at Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
may afford useful protection from inclement weather conditions to everyone using a facility, it is not clear that the absence of such protection would impede access by individuals with disabilities...
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Table Surface Height
Persons with disabilities considered the 34 inch maximum height too high for surfaces used for any length of time....
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New Provisions for Employee Work Areas
The proposed rule required such areas to be on an accessible route so that people with disabilities could approach, enter, and exit the space....
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215.1 General
Consult local fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every building occupant, including people with disabilities....
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Swimming Pools
The primary means of entry must be either a sloped entry into the water or a pool lift that is capable of being independently operated by a person with a disability. ...
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Accessible Routes
Accessible Routes An accessible route is a pathway specifically designed to provide access for individuals with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility devices....
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5. Comments on Proposed Rule
Most of the comments were submitted by disability advocacy organizations (17 comments) and individuals (16 comments)....
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602.6 Water Flow
spout to produce a flow of water 4 inches (100 mm) high minimum is so that a cup can be inserted under the flow of water to provide a drink of water for an individual who, because of a disability...
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4. Rulemaking History
The advisory committee members represented disability advocacy organizations, manufacturers of emergency transportable housing units, standard setting organizations, and federal agencies...