The U.S. standards are in more need of change but the basis for many of the changes previously made to the standards in Canada, the U.K. and Australia can also be questioned in light of...
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5.0 Conclusions
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Accessible golf cars.
Question six of the ANPRM asked whether golf courses should be required to make at least one, and possibly two, specialized golf cars available for the use of individuals with disabilities...
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Standing Supports (M304.3 and M305.3)
Question 38....
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Floating Trail Bridges and Docks
The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC) was asked to evaluate the use of floating bridges for trail crossings in very wet areas....
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May employers require employees to have periodic medical examinations?
(Question 18) No, with very limited exceptions for employees who work in positions affecting public safety, such as police officers, firefighters, or airline pilots....
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E. Training
Training: Question 19. Should the Department consider including a training requirement for movie theater personnel?...
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38. Is an employer relieved of its obligation to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability who fails to take medication, to obtain medical treatment, or to use an assistive device (such as a hearing aid)?
While from an employer's perspective it may appear that an employee is "failing" to use medication or follow a certain treatment, such questions can be complex....
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4.3 Q. If the only new construction is an addition consisting of four or more dwelling units, would the existing public and common use spaces have to be made accessible?
(See the introduction to these questions and answers, which provides some background on the ADA.)...
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Can things other than wheelchairs or canes be assistive devices?
QUESTION: Can things other than wheelchairs or canes be assistive devices? What exactly does part 382 mean when it refers to assistive devices?...
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I’m deaf ...Do the airlines have to provide me with such information as schedule changes, gate changes, etc.?
QUESTION: I’m deaf and want to make sure that I receive important information such as schedule changes, gate changes, etc. Do the airlines have to provide me with such information?...
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For additional information
This free service provides answers to general and technical questions about ADA requirements and is a source for free ADA materials including the ADA Standards for Accessible Design....
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§ 36.101(b) Broad coverage
The question of whether an individual meets the definition of “disability” under this part should not demand extensive analysis....
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Clearances between a handrail and wall surface: 2012 NFPA 101 vs. 2010 ADA
Question/Issue: According to the new 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Chapter 7, Section 7.2.2.4.4.5 & Exhibit 7.97, the finger clearance at an existing stair handrail should be...
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§ 35.101(b) Broad coverage
The question of whether an individual meets the definition of “disability” under this part should not demand extensive analysis....
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Scenario 6 – Disagreement Over Need to Evaluate
Maya’s mom then asked the teacher if the school would evaluate Maya to see if she is eligible for Section 504 services....
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EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
When H has a mild stroke and returns to his doctor for a full exam and tests, he asks for a sign-language interpreter....
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Introduction and Definition of Terms
Vijay asked me to talk about – kind of introduce your client to you, to talk about the low-vision population, what the characteristics of low vision are, and how we define it....
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Reliance on Preamble to Guidelines
One commenter asked whether the explanatory information in the background section of the final Guidelines may be relied upon, and deemed to have the same force and effect as the Guidelines...
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8. Q: What about children whose presence is dangerous to others? Do we have to take them, too?
In order to find out whether a child has a medical condition that poses a significant health threat to others, child care providers may ask all applicants whether a child has any diseases...
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Multiple chemical sensitivities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department received comments from a number of individuals asking the Department to add specific language to the final rule addressing the needs of individuals with chemical sensitivities...
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§35.130(f) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Several commenters asked for clarification that the costs of interpreter services may not be assessed as an element of "court costs."...
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What access do I need?
Ask your doctor to keep a copy of this list in your medical records. You can also print a worksheet on “Physical Access” at www.opa.ca.gov....
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Multiple chemical sensitivities. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department received comments from a number of individuals asking the Department to add specific language to the final rule addressing the needs of individuals with chemical sensitivities...
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Inquiry into the use of other power-driven mobility device. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.311(d) of the NPRM provided that a ‘‘public accommodation may ask a person using a power-driven mobility device if the mobility device is required because of the person's disability...
