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G. ANSI/AAMI HE 75
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Back Support
The Board has added clarification that the back support may be located up to 2 ½ inches from the rear edge of the seat, measured horizontally....
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a. Knee and Toe Clearance
The Access Board concurs with the MDE Advisory Committee’s conclusion that an increase in the overall knee and toe clearance under breast platforms is warranted....
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904 Sales and Service Counters
The Board has added clarification that the specified height for edge protection at check-out aisle counters applies to the aisle side of the counter (904.3.2). Comment....
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§ 38.39(a)
(a) Where destination or route information is displayed on the exterior of a vehicle, each vehicle shall have illuminated signs on the front and boarding side of the vehicle....
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If the lift manufacturer specifies that wheelchairs must face away from the vehicle when using the lift, are transportation operators required to permit passengers to board facing the vehicle?
Yes. 49 CFR Part 38 specifies that a lift must permit both inboard and outboard facing of wheelchair users. A lift that requires passengers to face a specific direction does not...
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11B-224.8.2 More than 50-bed facilities
ETA Editor's Note The following Access Board Note was taken from ADA Title II §35.151(e) New Construction and Alterations; Social Service Center Establishments, and ADA Title III §36.406...
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§382.97(c)(1)
(1) No existing boarding and deplaning assistance device on the market will accommodate the aircraft without a significant risk of serious damage to the aircraft or injury to passengers...
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11B-247.1.2.7 Track crossings
Where it is necessary to cross tracks to reach transit boarding platforms, detectable warnings complying with Sections 11B-705.1.1 and 11B-705.1.2.7 shall be provided. ...
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§27.72(e)(3)(i)
(i) No existing boarding and deplaning assistance device on the market will accommodate the aircraft without significant risk of serious damage to the aircraft or injury to passengers or...
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§35.130(b)(1)(vi) (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (b)(1)(vi) prohibits the public entity from denying a qualified individual with a disability the opportunity to participate as a member of a planning or advisory board....
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11B-247.1.2.7 Track crossings
Where it is necessary to cross tracks to reach transit boarding platforms, detectable warnings complying with Sections 11B-705.1.1 and 11B-705.1.2.7 shall be provided....
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11B-247.1.2.7 Track crossings
Where it is necessary to cross tracks to reach transit boarding platforms, detectable warnings complying with Sections 11B-705.1.1 and 11B-705.1.2.7 shall be provided....
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11B-810.5.3 Platform and vehicle floor coordination
Exception: Where vehicles are boarded from sidewalks or street-level, low-level platforms shall be permitted to be less than 8 inches (203 mm). U.S....
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General Preamble
Major sources This document has been prepared using input from a number of sources, including two documents from the Access Board (Telecommunications Requirements and the ADAAG)....
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Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way
Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way AGENCY: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board....
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A. Medical equipment and furniture
The Access Board has announced that it will draft new design standards for medical diagnostic equipment to satisfy this requirement....
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11B-810.5.3 Platform and vehicle floor coordination
Exception: Where vehicles are boarded from sidewalks or street-level, low-level platforms shall be permitted to be less than 8 inches (203 mm). U.S....
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11B-810.5.3 Platform and vehicle floor coordination
Exception: Where vehicles are boarded from sidewalks or street-level, low-level platforms shall be permitted to be less than 8 inches (203 mm). U.S....
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809 Residential Dwelling Units
However, in both the proposed and final rule, the Board has found it necessary to deviate from the ANSI A117.1 in limited areas....
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General Issues
A new chapter was added through the incorporation of guidelines for recreation facilities and play areas that the Board previously finalized in separate rulemakings....
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Station Signage
Commenters urged the Board to recognize audible signs as an alternative to tactile signs since they can provide equal or greater access to information. Response....
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M304.2.1 Slip Resistant (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Access Board has decided to retain the original requirement in the final rule as it is the Board’s understanding that various industries employ different testing methods, there is no...
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H.2. - Does Section 508 apply to a Federal agency's existing EIT procured prior to June 21, 2001?
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 amended Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and directed the Access Board to publish standards for developing, procuring, maintaining, or using electronic...