Search Results "Definitions"

• Additional Access Publications > ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
  What Does It Mean to be Qualified?

  The definition of “qualified” has two forms....

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  PLATFORM (WHEELCHAIR) LIFT

  PLATFORM (WHEELCHAIR) LIFT.  A hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform or support that serves two landings of a building or structure and is designed to carry...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  ACCESSIBLE SPACE

  ACCESSIBLE SPACE. [DSA-AC]  A space that complies with the accessibility provisions of this code.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM - Preamble
  E103.4 Authoring Tool (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The term “authoring tool” would be defined to mean “any software, or collection of software components, that can be used by authors, alone or collaboratively, to create or modify...

• Legal Documents > United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Cinemark USA, Inc., Defendant - Consent Order
  1.16 Traditional, sloped-floor or traditional seating

  1.16    "Traditional, sloped-floor" or "traditional seating" shall mean and refer to the section of an auditorium in which the seats are not affixed on risers, but are instead...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  Religious entity

  Religious entity means a religious organization, including a place of worship.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  Private club

  Private club means a private club or establishment exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a(e)).

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  CURB CUT

  CURB CUT.  An interruption of a curb at a pedestrian way, which separates surfaces that are substantially at the same elevation.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  1991 Standards

  1991 Standards means requirements set forth in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, originally published on July 26, 1991, and republished as Appendix D to this part.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  OPEN RISER

  OPEN RISER.  The space between two adjacent stair treads not closed by a riser.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  PLAY AREA

  PLAY AREA. [DSA-AC]  A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  DIRECTIONAL SIGN

  DIRECTIONAL SIGN. [DSA-AC, HCD 1 & HCD 2].  A publicly displayed notice which indicates by use of words or symbols a recommended direction or route of travel.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Public Building or Facility

  Public Building or Facility. A building or facility or portion of a building or facility designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity subject...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
  §382.3 Indirect carrier

  Indirect carrier means a person not directly involved in the operation of an aircraft who sells air transportation services to the general public other than as an authorized agent of...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
  §382.3 Direct threat

  Direct threat means a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, or procedures, or by the provision of...

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
  1.6.1 Airport Operator.

  1.6.1 Airport Operator. Public agency or private entity that has ownership and/or management control (short-term and long-term planning, financial performance, maintenance,...

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
  1.6.12 Public Accommodation.

  1.6.12 Public Accommodation. A private entity that owns, is the lessee (or lessor) of, or operates a place of public accommodation. (28 CFR § 36.104).

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Federal Aviation Administration Draft Advisory Circular 150/5360-14A, Access to Airports by Individuals with Disabilities
  1.6.17 Sterile Area.

  1.6.18 Sterile Area. A portion of an airport, specified in the airport security program, in which certain security measures specified in 49 CFR part 1542, Airport Security, are...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Circulation Path

  Circulation Path. An exterior or interior way of passage provided for pedestrian travel, including but not limited to, walks, hallways, courtyards, elevators, platform lifts, ramps,...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Existing Facility

  Existing Facility. A facility in existence on any given date, without regard to whether the facility may also be considered newly constructed or altered under this code.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Play Area

  Play Area. A portion of a site containing play components designed and constructed for children.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Mail Boxes

  Mail Boxes. Receptacles for the receipt of documents, packages, or other deliverable matter. Mail boxes include, but are not limited to, post office boxes and receptacles provided by...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 14 CFR Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel (Air Carrier Access Act) (with amendments issued through May 2016)
  §382.3 Assistive device

  Assistive device means any piece of equipment that assists a passenger with a disability to cope with the effects of his or her disability. Such devices are intended to assist a...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Florida Accessibility Code
  Play Component

  Play Component. An element intended to generate specific opportunities for play, socialization, or learning. Play components are manufactured or natural; and are stand-alone or part...