Through its investigations, the Department has become familiar with the problem of designated accessible seating being sold to the general public before people who need accessible seating...
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Release of unsold accessible seats. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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Image maps
Image maps should not generally be used because: They have become an outdated method of presenting links; It is easier to use CSS for laying out links on different...
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A.2.ii. - Should EIT be compatible with assistive technology?
Yes, as a general matter. The goal of Section 508 is that EIT be compatible with assistive technology....
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223.2.2 Facilities Specializing in Treating Conditions That Affect Mobility
Facilities that may provide treatment for, but that do not specialize in treatment of such conditions, such as general rehabilitation hospitals, are not subject to this requirement but are...
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12162(e)(2)(B)(ii) Alterations to a primary function area
and drinking fountains serving the altered area are not disproportionate to the overall alterations in terms of cost and scope (as determined under criteria established by the Attorney General...
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There Are No “The Disabled” And There Is No “One Size Fits All.”
Most generalizations about disabilities have numerous exceptions. Two individuals with the same type of functional limitations can have very different abilities and needs....
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Question 16
Should the Department develop a general standard that specifies requirements for beds wherever accessible sleeping accommodations are required?...
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Types of Systems
Types of Systems Assistive listening systems are generally categorized by their mode of transmission....
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Height of Tables or Counters [4.32.4]
A height at the lower end of this range is generally preferable for surfaces used for extended periods of time (study carrels, dining counters, kitchen counters in dwelling units) as opposed...
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Grade (R302.5) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Where pedestrian access routes are contained within a street or highway right-of-way, the grade of the pedestrian access route is permitted to equal the general grade established for the...
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Other Features in Progress
Water pumped by a windmill for irrigation and fire mitigation Solar lighting Solar voltaic panels (perhaps charging an electric car) Use of wind power to generate...
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Bathtub
As getting in and out of a tub is generally considered to be a falls risk for individuals, designers were not encouraged to promote independent bathing in eldercare facilities....
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Q. Does the ADA take safety issues into account?
By requiring employers to make individualized judgments based on reliable medical or other objective evidence rather than on generalizations, ignorance, fear, patronizing attitudes, or stereotypes...
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Appendix D to Part 37—Construction and Interpretation of Provisions of 49 CFR Part 37
The Department intends to update this Appendix periodically to include guidance, provided in response to inquiries about specific situations, that is of general relevance or interest....
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11B-203.2 Construction sites
This section provides a general exception for structures and sites directly associated with the actual processes of construction from the accessibility provisions of Chapter 11B....
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11B-203.2 Construction sites
This section provides a general exception for structures and sites directly associated with the actual processes of construction from the accessibility provisions of Chapter 11B....
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11B-812.10.4 Location
For alterations at existing facilities where an accessible route or general circulation path is not provided adjacent to the head end of the vehicle space or access aisle, the EV charger...
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212 and 606 Kitchens, Kitchenettes, Lavatories, and Sinks
The term “lavatory” generally refers to the specific type of plumbing fixture required for hand washing in toilet and bathing facilities....
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Fire Rings, Grills, Fireplaces, and Woodstoves [1011.2, 1011.3, and 1011.5]
All sides of fire rings and grills are generally usable, unless a wall or other structure on a side renders that side unusable....
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The Roles of the Access Board and the Department of Justice
As a federal member of the Access Board, the Attorney General's representative voted to approve the revised guidelines....