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- ADA25: #3 of 25 -- Title I
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DOJ Compliance Highlights
Transportation and hotel vans: If transportation services are provided accessible transportation must be provided. Vans of 15 passengers or larger are required to have a lift....
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A. ADA Basics for Emergency Management
One of the primary responsibilities of state and local governments is to protect residents and visitors from harm, including assistance in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from...
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Can surface decals substitute for post- or wall-mounted signs?
Surface decals or other identifying features may be required by local or state codes and can be provided in addition to, but not in place of, signs required by the ADA Standards....
- ADA25: #8 of 25 -- Higher Education
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Q3: Does the Amendments Act alter the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
The IDEA provides Federal financial assistance to states, and through them to local educational agencies or school districts, to assist in providing special education and related services...
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Q16: Does OCR's enforcement activity reflect the changes made by the Amendments Act?
For example, OCR will continue to follow the same procedures when addressing complaint allegations that a complainant files against the same school district with another Federal, state,...
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5. Transportation Vehicles
From the Board’s website: “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires access to new or remanufactured transportation vehicles, including buses and vans, rail cars, automated guideway...
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Background
If the animal meets this definition, it is considered a service animal regardless of whether it has been licensed or certified by a state or local government.”...
- ADA25: #6 of 25 -- Title IV
- Enhancing Airport Wayfinding for Aging Travelers and Persons with Disabilities
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Associated
Associated TAS 604.3.2 allows “associated” grab bars, dispensers, sanitary napkin disposal units, coat hooks, and shelves to overlap the required clearance around an accessible water...
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ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments
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B. Agreement of the Parties
This agreement relates solely to the facts and events alleged in the United States' complaint....
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Q5: Effective Date for Public Entities to Comply
Is there an effective date for when States and local public entities must comply with the requirements discussed in the technical assistance?...
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Tips for Communicating with Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Gain the person's attention before starting a conversation (i.e., tap the person gently on the shoulder or arm). Look directly at the individual, face the light, speak...
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1008.2.6 Ground Surfaces
Ground surfaces on accessible routes, clear floor or ground spaces, and turning spaces shall comply with 1008.2.6. Advisory 1008.2.6 Ground Surfaces. Ground surfaces must be...
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14. Q: Is there any legal limit to how much my department must spend on communication aids like interpreters?
A: Yes. Your department is not required to take any step that would impose undue financial and administrative burdens. The "undue burden" standard is a high one. For example, whether...
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10. Q: Do police departments have to arrange for a sign language interpreter every time an officer interacts with a person who is deaf?
A: No. Police officers are required by the ADA to ensure effective communication with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Whether a qualified sign language interpreter or...
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Q8: Does the Amendments Act affect a school district's obligation to provide a free appropriate public education as described in the Section 504 regulation?
A: No. The Amendments Act does not alter the school district's obligation to provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE), as described in the Section 504 regulation; rather,...
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4.10.14* Emergency Communications
If provided, emergency two-way communication systems between the elevator and a point outside the hoistway shall comply with ASME A17.1‒1990. The highest operable part of a two-way...
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Test Procedures
Test Procedures Accessibility Measures Periodically over the 6-month exposure and again following the 6-month impact tests, all surfaced specimens were subjected to a low-speed...
