With the exception of transit facilities, which are covered by regulations issued by the Department of Transportation, there is no process for certifying that an alternative design provides...
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EQUIVALENT FACILITATION
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The Department issued a letter dated January 26, 1999, asserting that Cinemark's theaters were in violation of the ADA....
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Chapter 5 Website Accessibility Under Title II of the ADA
1 In 2003, the Department of Justice issued a technical assistance document addressing website accessibility entitled, “Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with...
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Q6.) How important is the method of measurement in considering the tolerances allowable in finished construction?
For ramps and curb ramps, DOJ has issued two technical assistance documents that show how to measure slopes. ...
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Application to specific scenarios raised in comments. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In response to the NPRM, the Department received a number of comments that raised issues regarding application of the element-by-element safe harbor to particular situations....
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Comments
Some expressed concern that the DLCC would issue what amounted to legislative rules without an opportunity for public comment....
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2. Getting To, Into and Through a Health Care Facility
While this paper will not address all the possible issues related to access to the facility, here are a few strategies for dealing with getting to, into and through health care offices and...
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‘‘1991 Standards’’ and ‘‘2004 ADAAG’’ (Section-by-Section Analysis)
2004 ADAAG’’ refers to ADA Chapter 1, ADA Chapter 2, and Chapters 3 through 10 of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines, which were issued...
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Plain Language Instructions
In any regulation, there is a tension between drafting language that is simple and straightforward and drafting language that gives full effect to issues of legal interpretation....
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National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
NADTC provides information and technical assistance in response to specific issues or questions from professionals and organizations with an interest in senior transportation in a number...
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Re: Stair widths
The reason for the 48 inch requirement between handrails here is because people with mobility issues may require assistance down or up the stairs. ...
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2. The 2010 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
However, rather than issue a final rule, the Department issued a supplemental Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2010 ANPRM) on July 26, 2010, 75 FR 43467, for three reasons. ...
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Enactment of the ADA and Issuance of the 1991 Regulations
Section 204(a) of the ADA directs the Attorney General to issue regulations implementing part A of title II but exempts matters within the scope of the authority of the Secretary of Transportation...
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36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way; Shared Use Paths (SNPRM)
SUMMARY: We, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) announcing our intent to develop accessibility...
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Proceedings of: Workshop on Improving Building Design for Persons with Low Vision
were not surveyed or interviewed during the POEs, Vijay’s personal condition of “low vision” increased the awareness of the POE team members to glare, accessibility, and related design issues...
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1. History
Among other issues, the Advisory Committee addressed harmonization of standards across markets and worked closely with standard-setting bodies in the United States and abroad....
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ADAAG
This is why ADAAG is part of the regulations issued by these agencies....
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Protecting the Rights of Parents and Prospective Parents with Disabilities: Technical Assistance for State and Local Child Welfare Agencies and Courts
with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) are issuing...
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How does EEOC process charges of discrimination?
Information requested from the respondent initially, and in the course of the investigation, may include: specific information on the issues raised in the charge; the identity of...
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F101 Purpose
The requirements are to be applied during the design, construction, addition to, alteration, and lease of sites, facilities, buildings, and elements to the extent required by regulations issued...
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h) Maintenance Policies
She also failed to identify any maintenance issue as to any RecPark facility.21 Accordingly, the Court finds that because Kirola has not shown that she suffered any injury stemming from...
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D. FINDINGS ON THE MERITS
The City's programs and services at issue consist of its public-right-of-way system along with its library, aquatic and RecPark programs. See, e.g., Cohen, 754 F.3d at 695....
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The ADA Standards for Accessible Design (the ADA Standards)
ADAAG stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, which are issued by the United States Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (called the...
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Executive Order 12866
Executive Order 12866 The Board has determined that this final rule is a significant regulatory action for purposes of Executive Order 12866 since it raises novel legal or policy issues...
