D. Procedures for Handling TTY Calls In addition to proper equipment, direct, equal access for TTY calls requires that PSAPs use effective procedures for recognizing and...
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D. Procedures for Handling TTY Calls
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Recognizing TTY Calls/Treating Silent, Open Lines as Potential TTY Calls
All call takers must be able to recognize and handle TTY calls properly. There are three types of TTY calls a call taker may receive. Some TTYs emit a recorded spoken announcement to...
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Maintenance and Back-Up
The ADA regulation contains a specific provision requiring that covered entities maintain their accessibility features and equipment in operable working condition. In addition to...
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§ 36.208 Direct threat.
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Sec.36.208 Direct threat
Sec.36.208 Direct threat.
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Section 36.208 Direct Threat (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
Section 36.208 Direct Threat (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
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National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)
Founded in 1997 the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization whose mission is: “to aid in the prevention of slips, trips, and falls through education...
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The Importance of Socialization for Kids with Disabilities
The Importance of Socialization for Kids with Disabilities Written by Danette Locke Ever wonder how you learned to make eye contact when speaking with someone? Or how about...
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Q: If a PSAP complies with a State law, which requires only one TTY per PSAP, is that PSAP also in compliance with the ADA?
Q: If a PSAP complies with a State law, which requires only one TTY per PSAP, is that PSAP also in compliance with the ADA? A: No. Satisfying State law requirements does not mean...
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Q: If a PSAP uses TTY detection equipment, does it still have to query every silent call with a TTY?
Q: If a PSAP uses TTY detection equipment, does it still have to query every silent call with a TTY? A: Yes. Some PSAPs have installed equipment that detects TTY calls and...
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Relationship Between Primary and Secondary PSAPs
Primary PSAPs (9-1-1 answering points) often transfer calls to secondary PSAPs (such as fire or emergency medical services) if they do not dispatch those services directly from the...
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In Your Guest Room:
1. Pre-Plan Your Escape Routes: 1.1 Review the emergency exit plan and escape routes posted in your room, generally located on the back of the entry door. 1.1.1 Note all...
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2. Am I allowed to keep my condition private?
On the job, when there is objective evidence that you may be unable to do your job or that you may pose a safety risk because of your condition....
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12. What if I have two pools or a pool and a spa? Can I share a lift between pools?
Sharing non-fixed pool lifts between pools can pose safety risks to swimmers with disabilities because if a lift has been moved to another pool, a person with a disability might be unable...
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Engineered Wood Fiber
At locations where TIL was intended as the primary accessible route and EWF was used as secondary safety surfacing, the EWF particles began contaminating the TIL seams....
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Sec.36.304(d)(2)
No measure shall be taken, however, that poses a significant risk to the health or safety of individuals with disabilities or others....
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Assessment factors. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
, which provides that public entities may ‘‘impose legitimate safety requirements that are necessary for safe operation.''...
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Hybrid Surface Systems
All three systems have been purposefully designed and marketed to provide an impact attenuating and accessible surface to accommodate both safety and accessibility. ...
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DBTAC: Accessible Parking With Robert David Hall
The is a PSA commissioned by DBTAC Norhtwest, the ADA information Center to explain accessible parking rights.
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Assessment factors. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
With this language, the Department intended to incorporate the safety standard found in § 36.301(b), which provides that public accommodations may ‘‘impose legitimate safety requirements...
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F. Testing
F. Testing The Department believes that frequent testing is essential to ensure direct, equal access. Testing call takers and their equipment is also the one of the most effective...
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I. Slip Resistant Surface—Aisles, Steps, Floor Areas Where People Walk, Floor Areas in Securement Locations, Lift Platforms, Ramps
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that walking surfaces have a static coefficient of friction of 0.5....
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§8.4(b)(1)
(1) A recipient, in providing any housing, aid, benefit, or service in a program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance from the Department may not, directly or through contractual...
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Readily achievable
this part; (2) The overall financial resources of the site or sites involved in the action; the number of persons employed at the site; the effect on expenses and resources; legitimate safety...
