Search Results "Section 255 of the Communications Act"

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
  1. What does direct and equal access mean?

  “Direct access” means that PSAPs must directly receive TTY calls without relying on an outside relay service or third-party services. “Equal access” means that the telephone...

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field
  Key Meeting Points

  Key Meeting Points: Writing key points from the presentations and discussion on a blackboad or easel-mounted chart pad helps everyone follow the meeting's proceedings.

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > FCC Consumer Guide: Telecommunications Access for People with Disabilities
  How will the FCC determine which actions are readily achievable?

  How will the FCC determine which actions are readily achievable? The "readily achievable" standard requires companies to incorporate access features that are easily...

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
  7. Training Call Takers to Respond Effectively to TTY Calls

  PSAPs should train their call takers to effectively recognize and process TTY calls. Providing appropriate equipment is only as effective as your staff training. The ADA does not...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (Section 508 Standards)
  § 1194.23(f)

  (f) For transmitted voice signals, telecommunications products shall provide a gain adjustable up to a minimum of 20 dB.  For incremental volume control, at least one intermediate...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  E202.4 Federal Contracts

  ICT acquired by a contractor incidental to a contract shall not be required to conform to the Revised 508 Standards.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  414.1.2 Other ICT

  ICT other than digital television tuners shall provide audio description processing.

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  412.2.2 Volume Gain for Non-Wireline ICT

  A method for increasing volume shall be provided for non-wireline ICT.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)
  § 36.303(g) Sports stadiums

  (g) Sports stadiums.  One year after the effective date of this regulation, sports stadiums that have a seating capacity of 25,000 or more shall provide captioning on the...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)
  § 36.303 Auxiliary aids and services

  § 36.303 Auxiliary aids and services * * * * *

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Chapter 7: Referenced Standards

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• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  702 Incorporation by Reference

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• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  408 Display Screens

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• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  407.8 Reach Height and Depth

  At least one of each type of operable part of stationary ICT shall be at a height conforming to 407.8.2 or 407.8.3 according to its position established by the vertical reference...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  602.1 General

  Documentation that supports the use of ICT shall conform to 602.

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities
  6. Fire Safety

  6. Are fire-safety information, maximum room rate information, telephone and television information cards, guest services guides, restaurant menus, room service menus, and all other...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
  § 35.160(b)

  (b) A public entity shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford individuals with disabilities and their companions who are individuals with...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  §35.160(b)

  (b)

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  §35.160(b)(2)

  (2) In determining what type of auxiliary aid and service is necessary, a public entity shall give primary consideration to the requests of the individual with disabilities.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  E202.3 Federal Contracts

  ICT acquired by a contractor incidental to a contract shall not be required to conform to the 508 Standards. Advisory E202.3 Federal Contracts. ICT that is incidental to a...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  408 Display Screens

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• Additional Access Publications > Inclusive Event Procedures for Emergencies
  Inclusive Safety information

  Consider two methods of informing attendees of safety information and procedures. The first is to include safety content in daily briefings and the second is to include personal...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  407.12 Reach Height

  At least one of each type of operable part of stationary ICT shall be at a height conforming to 407.12.2 or 407.12.3 according to its position established in 407.12.1 for a side...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Proposed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines NPRM
  602.1 General

  Documentation that supports the use of ICT shall conform to 602. Advisory 602.1 General. Examples of documentation that supports ICT are installation guides, user guides, and...