For instance, you can let people know that the main floor of the office is accessible but other floors can be reached by stairway only, and provide instructions on how to visit someone whose...
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How should we describe facilities that only meet some of the accessibility guidelines?
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Selecting a TTY
Another model provides a coupler, screen, and keyboard within an enclosure than can be installed next to a wall-mounted pay phone....
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11B-217.4 TTYs
In some instances one TTY can be used to satisfy more than one of these requirements. For example, a TTY required for a bank can satisfy the requirements for a building....
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Introduction
This publication is a self-help survey that owners, franchisors, and managers of lodging facilities can use to identify ADA mistakes at their facilities....
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Edge Protection
While building codes address drop-offs over certain depths, even shallow drop-offs can disrupt access along narrow routes when a wheelchair slips off the edge....
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Forward Reach [4.2.5]
Since the forward reach over an obstruction is limited by how far a person using a wheelchair can pull up below it, the depth of reach cannot exceed the amount of usable clear floor space...
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A4.3.1(1) Travel Distances
Many people with mobility impairments can move at only very slow speeds; for many, traveling 200 ft (61 m) could take about 2 minutes....
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1016.9 Protruding Objects
Protruding objects on outdoor recreation access routes, passing spaces, and resting intervals can be hazardous for individuals who are blind or have low vision. ...
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B4
[ADA Standards § 4.6.5] Yes No If No: Can the route be cleared by removing or raising low objects, or can each van accessible parking space be relocated?...
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Salad Bars and Buffet Counters
Since it can be difficult to maneuver a wheelchair while balancing plates of food, tray or plate slides can greatly facilitate access but their effect on reach should be taken into account...
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1016.9 Protruding Objects
Protruding objects on outdoor recreation access routes, passing spaces, and resting intervals can be hazardous for individuals who are blind or have low vision....
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Master the Skill of Giving Quick Information on How Best to Assist You
You know your abilities and limitations and the best way that someone can assist you or ways in which you can assist them....
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FM Systems
The radio receiver can be connected to a choice of couplers....
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Obstacles [1016.5]
When an ORAR is provided within a vehicular route, traffic-calming devices or speed bumps can be obstacles....
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"Video Interpreting Services" (VIS) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
., a live interpreter in another location), who can see and sign to the individual through a camera located on or near the monitor, while others can communicate by speaking. ...
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2.3 Use a Universal Design Approach
Explain that making the changes you need would be helpful for many of their members. 5 Here are some points you can use: Removing barriers could increase their membership...
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Edge Protection [4.8.7]
A rail mounted close enough to the ramp surface to prevent passage of a 4 inch diameter sphere can function like a curb in keeping front casters from getting stuck on vertical posts and...
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11B-240.2.2 Elevated play components
Although socialization and pretend play can occur on these elements, they are not primarily intended for play....
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Q6: Curb Ramp Installation Work on Separate Contract
Q6: Is the curb ramp installation work required to be a part of the Plans, Specifications and Estimate package for an alteration project or can the curb ramp work be accomplished under a...
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Water Hydrants
You can also build a wood or concrete surface around hydrants....
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INFORMATION AND SIGNAGE {35.163}
INFORMATION AND SIGNAGE {35.163} “A public entity shall ensure that interested persons, including persons with impaired vision or hearing, can obtain information as to the existence and...
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Public Rights-of-Way: ADA Standard Section 1.
From the Board’s website: “Sidewalks, street crossings, and other elements in the public right-of-way can pose challenges to accessibility....
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Attachment I
Provide a lavatory faucet that can be operated with 5 pounds of force or less and can be used with 1 hand and without tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist (lever-operated,...
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Tom Williams, AIA, National Accessibility Officer, GSA, Public Buildings Service
This also can apply to interior blind systems....