A number of commenters stated that the Department used the terms "accessible" and "adaptable" interchangeably, and requested clarification of the meaning of each....
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2010 ADA Definition
Public Use: Interior or exterior rooms, spaces, or elements that are made available to the public. Public use may be provided at a building or facility that is privately or publicly owned.
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Interacting with People with Cognitive, Intellectual or Psychiatric Disabilities
For example, demonstrate how to use a key card to open the door. When necessary, repeat information using different words or a different form of communication....
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Automated Revolving Doors
Automated Revolving Doors Automated revolving doors, if large enough, may be usable by many people who use wheelchairs although ADAAG requires that a revolving door not be the only means...
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6.1 Universal Receiver: Recommendations
Nevertheless, consumers should have the option of purchasing a personal ALS receiver that can be used in any large venue they attend....
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Waviness Index
Waviness Index The Waviness Index, ASTM E 1486, Standard Test Method for Determining Floor Tolerances Using Waviness, Wheel Path and Levelness Criteria, was developed in response to the...
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2004 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines
The following technical criteria in the proposed standards are based on the 2004 ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines: • Height of transfer surfaces on diagnostic equipment used by patients...
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Paragraph (a) (Advisory Guidance)
Some individuals with severe or multiple disabilities are unable to use the built-in displays and control mechanisms on a product. 2....
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Re: 11B-904.3.4 Identification sign
From the ETA Staff: Thank you for the comment to let us know. We will correct the misspelling....
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Shower/Tub Seat Mounting Location
If the seat is in the down position, it does put the user closer to the shower and water controls while using the shower, but if someone is standing in the shower the seat obstructs the...
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803.1 General
Partitions and doors should be designed to ensure people using accessible dressing and fitting rooms have privacy equivalent to that afforded other users of the facility....
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How do I request a reasonable accommodation?
You do not need to complete any special forms or use technical language to do this....
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803.1 General
Partitions and doors should be designed to ensure people using accessible dressing and fitting rooms privacy equivalent to that afforded other users of the facility....
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803.1 General
Partitions and doors should be designed to ensure people using accessible dressing and fitting rooms privacy equivalent to that afforded other users of the facility....
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20. Q: What about holding cells and jails that are not accessible?
A law enforcement agency must make structural changes, if necessary, or arrange to use a nearby accessible facility....
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Website Access
For the visually impaired and others using screen readers the website should meet WCAG 2.0 minimum standards....
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Summary
Use of a symbol other than the ISA is permitted under the ADA Standards only if it satisfies the equivalent facilitation provision and under the ABA Standards only if a waiver or modification...
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12182(b)(2)(B)(ii) Equivalent service
operates a fixed route system and which is not subject to section 12184 of this title purchases or leases a vehicle with a seating capacity of 16 passengers or less (including the driver) for use...
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§ 37.42(d)(1)
(1) If the railroad operator not using level-entry boarding chooses a means of meeting the performance standard other than using car-borne lifts, it must perform a comparison of the costs...
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707.4 Privacy
In addition to people who are blind or visually impaired, people with limited reach who use wheelchairs or have short stature, who cannot effectively block the ATM screen with their bodies...
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E202.6.2 Alternative Means
Where ICT that fully conforms to the 508 Standards is not commercially available, the agency shall provide individuals with disabilities access to and use of information and data by an alternative...
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7b.
., lever, pull, push, panic bar) usable with one hand, without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, to allow people who may not be able to easily use one or both hands to...
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy's "Increasing Opportunities for Access on the Appalachian Trail: A Design Guide"
Using the Forest Service's FSTAG and FSORAG, this design guide incorporates real-world Appalachian Trail examples as case studies that represent opportunities that can be used on other pedestrian...
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Faucets [4.19.5]
Self-closing valves, if used, must remain open for at least 10 seconds so that sufficient time is given to people who may have limited arm or hand movement....
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§100.141 Self-test
Self-test means any program, practice or study a lender voluntarily conducts or authorizes which is designed and used specifically to determine the extent or effectiveness of compliance...