Low vision poses special issues for planners (and designers) (slide 3). The low vision population in this country is large and growing....
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Pricilla Rogers, Ph.D., Center on Vision Loss, American Foundation for the Blind
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The Department’s Rulemaking History
published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on September 30, 2004, 69 FR 58768 for two reasons: (1) To begin the process of adopting the 2004 ADAAG by soliciting public input on issues...
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2.9 Conditions Not Considered Disabilities.
allergy or sensitivity to cigarette smoke is a disability because the determination as to whether an impairment is a disability depends on whether, given the particular circumstances at issue...
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1.12 Future Construction Theaters
Cinemark's stadium-style movie theaters in the United States that are not covered under the definition of "Existing Theaters" or "Designed Theaters" for which permits for construction were issued...
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What happens if conciliation fails?
If EEOC has found cause to believe that discrimination occurred, but cannot resolve the issue through conciliation, the case will be considered for litigation....
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20. Q: If a charging party receives a right to sue letter, does that mean that the government has found that there has been a violation of the ADA?
More frequently a right to sue letter is issued after a charge has been dismissed for jurisdictional reasons, for lack of merit, or because the charging party has requested the letter and...
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Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution - The parties shall meet and confer regarding any dispute, attempt mediation of the dispute, and if mediation is unsuccessful, the parties may submit the issue(s) to the...
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M101.5 Dimensions (Section-by-Section Analysis)
While the Access Board acknowledges that these are additional issues of accessibility, the final rule follows the MDE NPRM framework and provides technical requirements based on adult dimensions...
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XI. RETENTION OF JURISDICTION
entry of this Consent Decree to enforce or modify the provisions of this Consent Decree, to resolve any dispute that arises under this Consent Decree, and to entertain any application and issue...
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H.1.i. - Actions covered. What are examples of actions that WILL TRIGGER the Section 508 procurement obligations?
use of indefinite quantity contracts, except see FAR subpart 8.4 on purchasing from the Federal Supply Schedules) Purchases against blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), whether issued...
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12162(c) Used rail cars
car that is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, as prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation in regulations issued...
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§35.172 Resolution of complaints (Section-by-Section Analysis)
(Section-by-Section Analysis) Section 35.172 requires the designated agency to either resolve the complaint or issue to the complainant and the public entity a Letter of Findings containing...
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What the Law Says
Give Attachment A: “Disability-related Issues for Emergency Plan Coordinators” to personnel who are responsible for creating, reviewing, maintaining, practicing and revising emergency plans...
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy's "Backcountry Sanitation Manual"
This comprehensive manual explains the basic issues of remote area sanitation, including health, aesthetics, and regulations, but it focuses on the construction and maintenance of moldering...
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B. JURISDICTION
Part 35, Subpart F, to determine whether Lewisboro is in compliance with title II of the ADA and the title II DOJ Regulations, to issue findings, and, where appropriate, to negotiate and...
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Employee for ADA Compliance
The designated employee(s) or consultant shall be knowledgeable about or receive training on the ADA, shall serve as the primary contact(s) on disability-related issues and concerns raised...
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Employee for ADA Compliance
The designated employee(s) or consultant shall be knowledgeable about or receive training on the ADA, shall serve as the primary contact(s) on disability-related issues and concerns raised...
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§100.205(a)
designed and constructed for first occupancy on or before March 13, 1991, if the dwelling is occupied by that date, or if the last building permit or renewal thereof for the dwelling is issued...
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How the ADA Standards are Enforced
They constitute design and construction requirements issued under a civil rights law....
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Clearances between a handrail and wall surface: 2012 NFPA 101 vs. 2010 ADA
Question/Issue: According to the new 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Chapter 7, Section 7.2.2.4.4.5 & Exhibit 7.97, the finger clearance at an existing stair handrail should be...
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Are detectable warnings required on curb ramps or at hazardous vehicular areas?
New guidelines for public rights-of-ways issued by the Board will address detectable warnings on curb ramps and other transitions along public streets and sidewalks....
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F. Consultation with Food and Drug Administration
If the FDA-CDRH develops such a guidance document, it will provide the public notice and opportunity to comment on a draft of the guidance document in accordance with its procedures for issuing...
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Section 35.151(b)(4)(ii)(C) Path of travel--safe harbor
The ADA is silent on the issue of "grandfathering’’ or establishing a safe harbor for measuring compliance in situations where the covered entity is not undertaking a planned alteration...