The Access Board sought input in questions 31, 32, and 33, regarding the required size of wheelchair spaces on raised platforms, the use of scooters on raised platforms, and the associated...
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1. Width and Depth of Wheelchair Spaces
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NPRM and Comments
The Department asked about whether the Department should require that Web sites operated by transportation providers be made accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired...
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Completing the Checklist
If the measurement or number falls short of that required for accessibility, write the measurement or number to the right of the question in the area under “Comments.”...
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QUESTION: WHAT ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS APPLY TO PASSENGER RAIL CARS WHEN SPECIFIC DESIGN STANDARDS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN 49 CFR PART 38?
ANSWER: This guidance applies to all new and remanufactured passenger rail cars, including rail cars that are in the design phase on the date this guidance is issued. Rail...
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QUESTION: WHERE THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 37.42 APPLY, WHICH CARS OF A TRAIN DOES A RAILROAD OPERATOR HAVE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES?
ANSWER: The performance standard of section 37.42(a) requires that passengers with disabilities “must have access to all accessible cars available to passengers without...
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IRS Videos in ASL IRS Tips: For Deaf Users of Relay Services (Captions & Audio)
Published on Dec 23, 2011 There are different ways of communication that you can use to contact the IRS with questions or for assistance anytime, including through videophone, captioned...
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Communication Issues for Employers with Maximum Leave Policies
These letters frequently instruct an employee to return to work by a certain date or face termination or other discipline....
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10. Q: Do police departments have to arrange for a sign language interpreter every time an officer interacts with a person who is deaf?
Police officers should generally not rely on family members, who are frequently emotionally involved, to provide sign language interpreting....
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Reasonable Modification of Policies and Procedures
A public agency that does not allow people to bring food into its facility may need to make an exception for a person who has diabetes and needs to eat frequently to control his glucose...
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Evaluate Your Need to Identify as Someone Who Requires Assistance During an Evacuation
Let people know that while self-identification is voluntary, you can ask that the information be kept confidential and that it only be shared with those who have responsibilities for emergency...
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INTRODUCTION
This Questions and Answers document provides answers to some common questions regarding requirements in the 2010 regulations and Standards as they apply to public accommodations with existing...
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What should an employer do if it learns about an employee's medical condition from someone else?
(Question 6) First, the employer should determine whether the information learned is reliable....
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11B-223.1 General
Because medical facilities frequently reconfigure spaces to reflect changes in medical specialties, Section 11B-223.1 does not include a provision for dispersion of accessible patient bedrooms...
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§ 36.302(c)(8)
A public accommodation shall not ask or require an individual with a disability to pay a surcharge, even if people accompanied by pets are required to pay fees, or to comply with other requirements...
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§ 35.136(h) Surcharges
A public entity shall not ask or require an individual with a disability to pay a surcharge, even if people accompanied by pets are required to pay fees, or to comply with other requirements...
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Restrictions and Priorities Based on Trip Purpose
The entity does not need to know why the person is traveling, and should not even ask....
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5.5(b) The Job Application Form
5.5(b) The Job Application Form A review of job application forms should be a priority before the ADA's effective date, to eliminate any questions related to disability....
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Open Discussion (Earle Kennett, Moderator)
Comment and Question by Earle Kennett: Unless I’m mistaken, we didn’t have any other prepared remarks for this panel, but we will now open [the panel for discussion]....
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E1-3. Route Level Changes
Yes _____ No _____ If no, go to question E1-7....
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1. Is this trail designed and managed predominantly as a pedestrian/hiker trail?
If “Yes is selected, then skip to Question #2....
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F. Cost and benefits of movie captioning and video description regulations
The Department thus asks for information so that the Department can determine whether such a proposed rule (1) should be deemed an economically "significant regulatory action" as defined...
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Running Slope [1018.7.1]
Resting intervals must be provided more frequently when running slopes are more severe....
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Accessible Theater Style
This set-up is appropriate for large sessions and short lectures that do not require desks or tables for extensive note-taking or frequent reference to handouts....
