Where a state provides Federal Transit Administration §5311 funds to a private entity to operate a fixed route service, the requirement of the Department’s disability nondiscrimination regulations...
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISABILITY LAW GUIDANCE: Paratransit Requirements for §5311-Funded Fixed-Route Service Operated by Private Entities
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Can an operator refuse to carry a person with a disability, especially a person using an electric scooter that meets the definition of a “wheelchair,” because of higher insurance rates or liability concerns?
Section 37.5(g) of the DOT ADA regulations prohibits an operator from denying service to an individual with a disability because its insurance company conditions coverage or rates on the...
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Can an operator refuse to carry a person with a disability, especially a person using an electric scooter that meets the definition of a “wheelchair,” because of higher insurance rates or liability concerns?
Section 37.5(g) of the DOT ADA regulations prohibits an operator from denying service to an individual with a disability because its insurance company conditions coverage or rates on the...
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S.R. Smith PAL Pool Lift Video 1: Installation and Operation
This video gives an overview of how to unpack, assemble, use and maintain your PAL Pool Lift.
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Garaventa Xpress II Inclined Platform Wheelchair Lift Operation Video
Garaventa Xpress II is an inclined platform lift designed for a straight staircase with no intermediate landings. For other wheelchair lifts, see more product information at...
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Caroma® USA H2 Zero Waterless Urinal Operation Video
The Caroma H2Zero waterless urinal is the ultimate in water saving technology, assisting in achieving sustainability targets where water conservation is important.
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QUESTION: WHEN A RAIL OPERATOR CONSTRUCTS A NEW STATION PLATFORM OR ALTERS AN EXISTING STATION PLATFORM, DOES 49 CFR PART 37 REQUIRE THE RAIL OPERATOR ENSURE THAT THE PLATFORM IS AT LEAST 8 INCHES ABOVE TOP OF RAIL, EVEN IF THE RAILROAD OPERATOR WILL PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 37.42?
ANSWER: Public entities, such as Amtrak and commuter operators, must construct a new facility for use in designated public transportation so that it is readily accessible to and...
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If the manufacturer states that the design load is 800 pounds, can the transportation operator limit actual use to 600 pounds for safety reasons?
If the manufacturer states that the design load is 800 pounds, can the transportation operator limit actual use to 600 pounds for safety reasons? No....
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Some wheelchairs weigh more than 600 pounds when occupied, and the design load of the lifts on our vehicles is 800 pounds. Is a transportation operator required to carry these “overweight” wheelchairs?
Transportation operators must carry a wheelchair and occupant if the lift and vehicle can physically accommodate them....
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Ground Level Play Components: ADA Standard Section 240.2.1
Section 240.2.1 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for ground level play components.
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11B-240.2.1 Ground level play components
Where possible, designers and operators are encouraged to provide ramps with a slope less than the 1:12 maximum....
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11B-240.2.1 Ground level play components
Where possible, designers and operators are encouraged to provide ramps with a slope less than the 1:12 maximum....
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They should be aware that service animals must be allowed to accompany voters inside the polling place, that accessibility features at the polling place need to be operational, that people...
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§ 37.163 Keeping vehicle lifts in operative condition: Public entities
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Arkay Incoporated
Dramatic changes within the Michigan Department Health & Human Services and local mental health programs will continue to have an impact on our agency’s service and fiscal operations...
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Bradley 1-Station Express Lavatory System SS-1N
Compliant Continuous bowl and sprayhead constructed of vandal-resistant Terreon or TerreonRE Solid Surface Material, available in dozens of colors Activations include: Infrared, Battery operated...
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Stryker Stair-PRO 6252
Stryker’s patented Stair-TREAD system enables operators to move patients up or down stairs without lifting, significantly reducing the risk of operator back injury....
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National AgrAbility Project
The vision of AgrAbility is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities. While the term "disability" often brings to mind...
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Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization. We are an international non-profit – 501C – organization founded over twenty-five...
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Indiana AgrAbility
In 1979, a farmer with severe disabilities asked Purdue's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering for help with modifying his tractor so he could continue farming. His...
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H. Transitions Back to the Community
In some instances, shelter operators have required individuals with disabilities to move to hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions when these individuals could not locate accessible...
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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?
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...
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NYC Board of Elections: Video 8 - Ballot Marking Device (BMD) Operation
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Hospital Outpatient Facilities: ADA Standard Section 208.2.1
Section 208.2.1 of the ADA Standards covers information on scoping requirements in the most current ADA Standards for accessible parking at hospital outpatient facilities.
