entities, such as Amtrak and commuter operators, must construct a new facility for use in designated public transportation so that it is readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities...
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QUESTION: WHEN A RAIL OPERATOR CONSTRUCTS A NEW STATION PLATFORM OR ALTERS AN EXISTING STATION PLATFORM, DOES 49 CFR PART 37 REQUIRE THE RAIL OPERATOR ENSURE THAT THE PLATFORM IS AT LEAST 8 INCHES ABOVE TOP OF RAIL, EVEN IF THE RAILROAD OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 37.42?
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PHYSICAL CHANGES TO FACILITIES
The elements or features of the City of Waukegan facilities that do not comply with the Standards, including those listed in this section, prevent persons with disabilities from fully...
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TITLE III COVERAGE AND DETERMINATIONS
Accordingly, they have a disability within the meaning of 42 U.S.C. § 12102 and 28 C.F.R. § 36.104....
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BACKGROUND
The United States Department of Justice (Department) is responsible for administering and enforcing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) 42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12134...
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F. Shelter Environment
But quiet spaces are limited, they should be made available on a priority basis to people whose disabilities are aggravated by stress or noise. ...
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Section 35.160 Communications (Section-by-Section Analysis)
proposes to expand § 35.160(a) to clarify that a public entity's obligation to ensure effective communication extends not just to applicants, participants, and members of the public with disabilities...
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1. Standing Supports
Question 38 in the MDE NPRM preamble requested input on the standing support configurations currently provided, their effectiveness for patients with disabilities, whether alternative criteria...
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11B-202.4 Path of travel requirements in alterations, additions and structural repairs
Certain types of privately funded, multistory buildings and facilities were formerly exempt from accessibility requirements above and below the first floor under this code, but as of, April...
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TASH
TASH is an international leader in disability advocacy....
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
We are a donor-funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance program....
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Transportation Vehicles: ADA Standard Section 8.
This provides information on the revisions to the ADA Standards regarding transportation vehicles.
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11B-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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12207(c)(1) In general
.-- Congress reaffirms that nothing in the Wilderness Act is to be construed as prohibiting the use of a wheelchair in a wilderness area by an individual whose disability requires use of...
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11B-1003.3 Clearances
Although the minimum width of the clear pier space is 60 inches (1525 mm), it is recommended that piers be wider than 60 inches (1525 mm) to improve the safety for persons with disabilities...
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§382.41(c)
(c) Any aircraft-related, service-related or other limitations on the ability to accommodate passengers with a disability, including limitations on the availability of level-entry boarding...
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12211(b) Certain Conditions
.-- Under this Act, the term disability shall not include -- (1) transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical...
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§382.133(a)
(a) Except for on-demand air taxi operators, as a U.S. carrier conducting passenger service you must permit any individual with a disability to use in the passenger cabin during air transportation...
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§382.27(c)
(c) You may require a passenger with a disability to provide up to 48 hours' advance notice and check in one hour before the check-in time for the general public to receive the following...
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13. What if I need an accommodation for the mediation?
The Key Bridge Foundation and the mediators are skilled at handling requests for accommodations for people with disabilities, such as arranging accessible locations for mediations, providing...
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Work Area Equipment
As used in this document, this term shall apply only to equipment that is permanently installed or built-in in employee work areas subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990...
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Remember
Information for this fact sheet came from the Office of Disability Employment Policy; the Media Project, Research and Training Center on Independent Living, University of Kansas, Lawrence...
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C201.3 Access to Functionality
Manufacturers shall ensure that telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment is accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities by providing direct access to all...
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Methods
The information must be provided in “alternative” formats so that it is accessible to people with hearing and vision disabilities....
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§ 35.137(b) Other power-driven mobility devices
A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in its policies, practices, and procedures to permit the use of other power-driven mobility devices by individuals with disabilities,...
