The Fair Housing Act is the Federal law that protects the rights of people with disabilities in residential facilities. For information or to file a complaint, contact the U.S....
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Q35. Do apartments, mobile home parks, and other residential properties have to comply with the ADA?
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Architectural Barriers Act
______________________________________________ 1968 The Architectural Barriers Act mandates the removal of what is perceived to be the most significant obstacle to employment for people...
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§1630.2(j)(1)(v)
(v) The comparison of an individual's performance of a major life activity to the performance of the same major life activity by most people in the general population usually will not require...
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§ 37.7(b)(4)
manufacturer, the private entity or manufacturer shall consult, in person, in writing, or by other appropriate means, with representatives of national and local organizations representing people...
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4. Flexible Leave Policies
Flexible Leave Policies Flexible leave policies should be considered as a reasonable accommodation when people with disabilities require time off from work because of their disability...
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217 Telephones
Access to telephones is covered for people who use wheelchairs and those who are deaf or hard of hearing....
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4. Pressure Gauge
Many people with disabilities have limitations on the amount of force they can exert to open a door or operate a device that requires pushing or pulling....
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Accessibility to Perform the Essential Functions of the Job
include: installing a ramp at the entrance to a building; removing raised thresholds; reserving parking spaces close to the work site that are wide enough to allow people...
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Medical Diagnostic Equipment Advisory Committee
Mendonca - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Department of Occupational Therapy A height range of 17 inches - 25 inches would accommodate a significant portion of people with...
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Attitudinal Barriers
People with disabilities need to be able to recognize health care providers’ unintentional yet unproductive attitudes towards them. ...
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Timely and Complete Access to Information
See Chapter 7 in general and “Tips for Assisting People Who Are Blind or Visually-Impaired” and “Tips for Assisting People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind” in particular....
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11B-215.1 General
Every effort should be made to ensure that such alarms can be differentiated in their signal from fire alarms systems and that people who need to be notified of emergencies are adequately...
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Hall Lanterns [4.10.4]
Audible signals serve people with visual impairments by indicating which car is answering the call and its travel direction....
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Bathrooms
Roll-in showers are most practical where shower chairs can be made readily available or where people may stay for extended periods (dormitories, dwelling units)....
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A4.28.4 AUXILIARY ALARMS
Certain devices currently available are designed specifically as visual alarms for deaf people....
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11B-215.1 General
Every effort should be made to ensure that such alarms can be differentiated in their signal from fire alarms systems and that people who need to be notified of emergencies are adequately...
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Announced Drills
Announced drills are also a good time to practice: communicating emergency information to people with vision and hearing loss, coping with different scenarios and unforeseen...
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Kickplates
Kickplates Recommendation: Some people with disabilities may use walkers or wheelchair footrests to push through doors, particularly those with closers....
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§100.201a(b)(4) ANSI A117.1-1986
(4) American National Standard for Buildings and Facilities: Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped People, 1986 edition, (ANSI A117.1-1986) may be obtained from...
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Size
Size It was challenging for some people to determine the relative size of each airplane compared to the others through touch alone....
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Condition, Manner, or Duration Examples, Including Negative Effects of Mitigating Measures
Another commenter sought guidance on the specific reference points that should be used when drawing comparisons with most people in the general population....
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Reasonable Modification of Policies, Practices, and Procedures
Many routine policies, practices, and procedures are adopted by public entities without thinking about how they might affect people with disabilities....
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Examples of Alternative Formats
Effective Communication: (Name of public entity) will, upon request, provide auxiliary aids and services leading to effective communication for people with disabilities, including qualified...
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Fire Department Issues
Other fire departments may not have the most updated information regarding evacuation issues for people with disabilities and activity limitations. ...