A number of techniques have been used to produce portable tactile maps, including vacuum forming three-dimensional shapes onto pre-printed vinyl sheets (e.g., the Lincoln Center map), embossing...
Search Results "Regarded as Having an Impairment"
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Portable tactile maps
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Station 3-Turning Radii
As the turning radius increases, the bicyclist does not have to lean as much to overcome centrifugal force, holding speed constant....
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Chapter 5: Fashioning a Durable ADA: The House of Representatives
convey “that they were trying to look out for [the] needs” of the business community.2 Consequently, though the Senate crafted a breakthrough compromise bill, House deliberations would have...
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Installation of Aggregate Surfaces at Bradford Woods
The rock shall be from a quarry and have angular fractured surfaces....
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Selecting an Accessible Play Surface Is One of the Most Important Decisions
Most significantly, inclusive play between children with disabilities and children without disabilities is threatened when the playground does not have accessible equipment and surfaces....
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Section 610 Review
feasible, with State and local governmental rules; and (5) the length of time since the rule has been evaluated or the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have...
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11B-224.7.2 Multi-bedroom housing units with adaptable features
Multi-bedroom housing units containing accessible sleeping rooms with mobility features shall have an accessible route throughout the unit in accordance with section 809.2 of the 2010 Standards...
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VI. Relationship to Other Laws
Both terms have the same legal meaning. 22 42 U.S.C. 3604(f). 23 See HUD regulation implementing the design and construction provisions at 24 CFR 100.200 et seq.; Final Fair Housing...
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382.117 Must carriers permit passengers with a disability to travel with service animals?
As guidance, it does not have independent mandatory effect, but rather describes how the Department understands the requirements of section 382.117....
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Subpart F -- Compliance Procedures
where a Federal agency has jurisdiction under section 504 by virtue of its provision of Federal financial assistance to the program or activity in which the discrimination is alleged to have...
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Subpart F -- Compliance Procedures (Section-by-Section Analysis)
where a Federal agency has jurisdiction under section 504 by virtue of its provision of Federal financial assistance to the program or activity in which the discrimination is alleged to have...
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2.0 Methodology
there are at least three different terms used for a “wheelchair turning space,” and the U.K. standards report reach ranges for both a “maximum” and “minimum” reach while the U.S. standards have...
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Summary of the project
First, trade and professional groups may be reluctant to develop standards related to accessibility that could have legal consequences. ...
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United States of America v. State of Florida - Final Order of Dismissal
standing on the Attorney General (and hence the Department) to sue.3 Consistent with the plain language of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Court finds that the Department does not have...
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Section 35.161 Telecommunications. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Many commenters, including advocates and persons with disabilities, as well as State agencies and national organizations, asked that all automated systems have an option for the caller to...
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Rebuilding Together Richmond - Richmond, VA
With our recent merger, we have expanded our reach to serve homeowners in Petersburg, Prince George, Hopewell and surrounding areas....
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League of Human Dignity - Lincoln, Omaha, and Norfolk, NE
We work with people who have disabilities to promote independent living and ensure social, economic, and political equality....
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Spinal Cord Injury Model System Research Program (SCIMS)
They are called Model Systems because they have been specially selected by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) to serve as models...
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Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) - Marshall, MN
Independent Living is based on the concept that persons with disabilities have the right to choose and live a lifestyle free from discrimination and segregation....
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Southeast Center for Independent Living (SCIL) - Fall River, MA
The Philosophy of Independent Living maintains that individuals with disabilities have the right to choose services and make decisions for themselves....
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Disability Advocates of Kent County - Grand Rapids, MI
Throughout our entire thirty-three year history, we have maintained our status as a federally and state-recognized "center for independent living" as defined in the Rehabilitation Act....
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Disability Network Lakeshore - Holland, MI
Everyone should have the opportunity to participate in, contribute to, and belong to our community....
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Society for the Blind
Since 1954, Society for the Blind has provided services and programs for people who are blind or have low vision....
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Northwest Center
We envision a day when all people have the same opportunity to learn, work and enjoy a fulfilling life....
