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GENERAL EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION PROVISIONS
Within three months of the effective date of this Agreement, the SDA will identify sources of qualified sign language and oral interpreters, real-time transcription services,...
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F233.3.4 Dispersion
Residential dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 and residential dwelling units required to provide communication features complying with...
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Section 36.303 Auxiliary Aids and Services (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
504 of the Rehabilitation Act....
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Acoustical Society of America - American National Standard Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements, and Guidelines for Schools, Part 2: Relocatable Classroom Factors
in conjunction with the information provided in the commentary and annexes, is intended to help school planners and designers provide the acoustical qualities necessary for good speech communication...
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Department of Justice
Department of Justice offers technical assistance on the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and other ADA provisions applying to businesses, non-profit service agencies, and state...
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General Requirements of Part 382
In a nutshell, the main requirements of Part 382 regarding service animals are: Carriers shall permit dogs and other service animals used by persons with disabilities to...
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ADA25: #15 of 25 -- VRS: Banks
NAD Attorney Anna Bitencourt shares how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers Video Relay Services (VRS) when calling a bank....
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ADA25: #16 of 25 -- VRS: Other
With Video Relay Services (VRS), NAD intern Brian Lucas discusses what other areas that is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
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3. What types of complaints does the ADA Mediation Program resolve?
types of complaints most appropriate for this Program include: Barrier removal: alleging that a store has inaccessible parking, entrances, and checkout aisles; Effective communication...
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Your ADA Obligations
You must, for instance: Follow accessibility standards when constructing or altering facilities; Remove architectural or structural communication barriers in existing facilities...
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13. Q: When a sign language interpreter is needed, where do I find one?
Communicating through sign language will not be effective unless the interpreter is familiar with the vocabulary and terminology of law enforcement, so your department should ensure that...
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1.1. Purpose and Need for Rule and Scope of Regulatory Assessment
Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) contains broad language prohibiting public accommodations and commercial facilities—including movie theaters—from discriminating...
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226.1 General
Where dining surfaces are provided for the consumption of food or drink, at least 5 percent of the seating spaces and standing spaces at the dining surfaces shall comply with 902. In...
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BUY IT!
is the online resource that helps employers and their purchasing staff build accessibility and usability into their information and communication technology (ICT) procurement processes....
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Section 36.303 Auxiliary Aids and Services (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section 36.303 Auxiliary Aids and Services Section 36.303(a) of the 1991 title III regulation requires a public accommodation to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that no...
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Introduction
The Access Board is responsible for developing accessibility guidelines for the construction and alteration of facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and...
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PSA: We Prepare Everyday by FEMA, the Ready Campaign and Ad Council
A 2-minute video brought to you by the Ready Campaign and Ad Council showing people with disabilities taking charge to prepare themselves and their families for emergencies. The...
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C103 Defined Terms (Section-by-Section Analysis)
C103 Defined Terms (Section-by-Section Analysis) This section sets forth definitions of terms used in, or integral to, the proposed 255 Guidelines....
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ADA25: #17 of 25 -- Recreation
If you enjoy going to an NFL football game, watch NAD intern Tyler Pugeda share about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires such venues to provide access....
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Switching Between Voice and TTY Modes
All call takers must have the capability to switch back and forth easily from TTY mode to voice mode during the same call. This capability is necessary especially for silent calls,...
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§382.119 What information must carriers give individuals with vision or hearing impairment on aircraft?
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How can I contact manufacturers and service providers about access concerns?
How can I contact manufacturers and service providers about access concerns? Although not required to do so, you may want to contact a manufacturer or service provider before...
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12. Q: Do I have to take a sign language interpreter to a call about a violent crime in progress or a similar urgent situation involving a person who is deaf?
A: No. An officer's immediate priority is to stabilize the situation. If the person being arrested is deaf, the officer can make an arrest and call for an interpreter to be available...
