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Search Results "NTTAA: National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995"
2010 ADA Definition
NTTAA: National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995: The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA) directs that as a general matter, all Federal agencies and departments shall use technical standards that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies, which are private, generally non-profit organizations that develop technical standards or specifications using well-defined procedures that require openness, balanced participation among affected interests and groups, fairness and due process, and an opportunity for appeal, as a means to carry out policy objectives or activities. Public Law 104– 113, section 12(d)(1) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).
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National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education (AccessIT)
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Q14: Does the Amendments Act affect the situation in which a parent or guardian believes that his or her child has a disability and is not receiving special education or related services as described in the Section 504 regulation?
A: As stated in Q4 above, students who were in the past determined not to have a disability may now, in fact, be found to have a disability. If a parent or guardian of a child with...
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11. May an employer request documentation when an employee who has a hearing disability requests a reasonable accommodation?
[26] Requests for documentation to support a request for accommodation may violate Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) where they are likely to result in...
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ADA25: Bob's Story
Bob is an Information Specialist at the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability....
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Web Accessibility 101: Using Microsoft Word with Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Thomas Logan, Senior Accessibility Consultant for SSB BART Group, demonstrates the use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition software in Microsoft Word.
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Web Accessibility 101: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Demonstration Video
Thomas Logan, Senior Accessibility Consultant for SSB BART Group, demonstrates the use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software to perform basic tasks including...
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11B-608.3.1 Reserved
[See subsections ...]
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1013.4 Height
Tent platforms shall be 19 inches (485 mm) high maximum measured from the clear ground space to the tent platform surface.
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g. Is there a horizontal grab bar on the wall opposite the seat as shown in Figure 37(a) above? [ADA Stds. 4.21.4; Fig. 37] Yes __ No __ N/A __ Comments:...
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1013.4 Height
This section requires tent platforms to be 19 inches high maximum measured from the clear ground space to the tent platform surface.
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1013.4 Height
Tent platforms shall be 19 inches (485 mm) high maximum measured from the clear ground space to the tent platform surface.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) Section 504 prohibits disability discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities by recipients of Federal financial...
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Tom Olin: Activist Photographer of the Disability Rights Movement
Rooted in Rights caught up with photographer, documentarian and activist Tom Olin during the national launch of REVUP in Houston....
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5.5.1 Armrest Provision for Equipment Used by Patient in Seated Position
Armrests are not required but if provided cannot obstruct transfer supports....
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Needs Photos or Technical Info
This article is a good start but, really could use some photos to illustrate the text. For example, what is a faucet that is placed out of reach for persons with cognitive...
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FAQ: If I am a member of more than one partnering associations, will I receive Corada account credit?
Yes! If you are a member of MORE than one professional organization who has partnered with Corada to provide free subscriptions as a benefit of membership, you will receive...
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19 Inch Low Height
for a 19 inch lower adjustable height for tables and chairs is the most appropriate standard for the initial implementation of section 4203 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
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NavCog Navigation iPhone App
NavCog is an iPhone app, created by Carnegie Mellon University Cognitive Assistance Laboratory, aimed specifically for the blind to help those people “explore” the world without...
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AssistiveWare News-2-You
Connecting students to the world Weekly symbol-supported newspaper for beginning readers and special needs students. Features you’ll love Connect to the world Read...
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4.34.5.6 BATHTUB AND SHOWER ENCLOSURES
Enclosures for bathtubs or shower stalls shall not obstruct controls or transfer from wheelchairs onto shower or bathtub seats....
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1008.2.2 Soft Contained Play Structures
EXCEPTION: Transfer systems complying with 1008.3 shall be permitted to be used as part of an accessible route....
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§ 38.125(d)(3) Other spaces
Spaces for individuals who wish to transfer shall include a regular coach seat or dining car booth or table seat and space to fold and store the passenger's wheelchair....
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1008.2.2 Soft Contained Play Structures
EXCEPTION: Transfer systems complying with 1008.3 shall be permitted to be used as part of an accessible route....
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M301.2.1 Adjustability (Section-by-Section Analysis)
(Significant Changes – Transfer Surface Adjustability), in the final rule the Access Board has renamed this provision and now requires the transfer surface height to be adjustable to: (1...
