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1. Captioning and Audio Description for Analog Movies
Audio description makes movies more accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision by providing narrated information about key visual elements of the movie, such as actions,...
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Differences in Perspectives between Designers/Photographers and Visually Impaired Occupants
In 1995, the Rural National Institute for the Blind in the U.K. published Building Sight: A Handbook of Building and Interior Design Solutions to include the needs of visually impaired persons...
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Department of HHS Dear Colleague Letter: Guidance and Resources for Electronic Information Technology: Ensuring Equal Access to All Health Services and Benefits Provided Through Electronic Means
and General Counsel, Case Western Reserve University (Dec. 22, 2009), available at https://www.ada.gov/case_western_univ.htm; Settlement Agreement Between the National Federation of the Blind...
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Comments to the NPRM
For example, medical oxygen users should not have to use part of their supply waiting at the curb for a vehicle; blind passengers may need wayfinding assistance to get to or from a vehicle...
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Video remote interpreting (VRI). (Section-by-Section Analysis)
be effective in certain situations, such as those involving the exchange of complex information or involving multiple parties, and for some individuals, such as for persons who are deaf-blind...
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II. ENFORCING THE ADA PART 1
Those who are blind or who have low vision may not be aware of visual cues, such as flashing lights....
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Assistive listening systems. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Others commented that the requirement for new ALS systems should mandate multichannel receivers capable of receiving audio description for persons who are blind, in addition to a channel...
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How do I know it’s a service animal and not a pet?
As noted earlier, functions include, but are not limited to: A. helping blind or visually impaired people to safely negotiate their surroundings; B. alerting...
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Companions who are individuals with disabilities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
writes on the board or otherwise displays information in a visual context during back-to-school night, this information must be communicated effectively to parents or guardians who are blind...
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ENSURING LANGUAGE ACCESS AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION DURING RESPONSE AND RECOVERY: A CHECKLIST FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Centers for Independent Living (CILs), your state Developmental Disabilities Council, your state’s Protection and Advocacy Agency, as well as organizations serving deaf/hard of hearing or blind...
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Assistive listening systems. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Others commented that the requirement for new ALS systems should mandate multichannel receivers capable of receiving audio description for persons who are blind, in addition to a channel...
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Welcome and Charge to Participants
Question and Comment by [Participant]: In the ADA, in just scan reading it kind of preparing for this, I’ve got the impression that, if you’re totally blind, it’s covered....
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The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)
In 1990, WGBH's access mission resulted in the development of video description for television audiences who are blind and visually impaired....
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2. Usability and Performance Standards
., American Federation of the Blind, National Federation of the Blind, National Association of the Deaf, Arthritis Foundation, United Cerebral Palsy, The Arc, etc.) in testing the usability...
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Section 36.302 Modifications in Policies, Practices, or Procedures (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
A museum would not be required by § 36.302 to modify a policy barring the touching of delicate works of art in order to enhance the participation of individuals who are blind, if the touching...
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Annex A THE ADA: A BEGINNING
My eyes are blue, yours are brown, her vision is 20/20, he is blind — there are literally billions of combinations....
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Recognition of psychiatric service animals, but not "emotional support animals.'' (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Traditionally, service dogs worked as guides for individuals who were blind or had low vision....
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III-4.6100 Examinations
ILLUSTRATION 1: MNO Testing Service provides a reader for an applicant who is blind who is taking a bar examination, but the reader is unfamiliar with specific terminology used in the examination...
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Section 36.302 Modifications in Policies, Practices, or Procedures (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
A museum would not be required by Sec.36.302 to modify a policy barring the touching of delicate works of art in order to enhance the participation of individuals who are blind, if the touching...
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Section 1194.25 Self Contained, Closed Products (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Several commenters expressed concern that accessibility to touchscreens for individuals who are blind or who have low vision was not adequately addressed. Response....
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Recognition of psychiatric service animals but not "emotional support animals." (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Traditionally, service dogs worked as guides for individuals who were blind or had low vision....
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Handicap Awareness and Support League (HASL)
but not limited to: Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Rogue Community College, Providence Hospital, Southern Oregon Wheelchair Sports and Recreation (SOWSR), Commission for the Blind...
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Service Dog Central
In light of the obvious fact that guide dogs for the blind must account for more than 2.5% of the over all service dog population, the University of Arizona figure probably includes emotional...
