Video from President Obama's speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. ...
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President Obama Speaks at the 25th Anniversary of the ADA
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Technical Memorandum TM 2013-20 Valet Parking
October 3, 2010 2012 TAS Reference: 208 and 209.4 The 1994 TAS (and 1991 ADAAG) required valet parking facilities to provide a passenger loading zone but exempted the facilities from...
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11B-404.2.4.2 Doorways without doors or gates, sliding doors, and folding doors
CLEARANCE Approach direction Perpendicular to doorway Parallel to doorway (beyond stop/latch side unless noted) From...
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11B-604.2 Location
The centerline of the water closet shall be 17 inches (432 mm) minimum to 18 inches (457 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 inches (432...
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Step 4: Calculate Cumulative Deviation Percentage
The first point of deviation occurs 400 feet (122 meters) from the trailhead and the vista is only 250 feet (76 meters) from the trailhead....
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General Accommodations
should have 1) an operating phone, cell-phone, TTY, and two-way radio so that emergency services can be contacted; 2) a closing door; 3) supplies that enable individuals to block smoke from...
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§ 38.159(c)(5) Slope
If the height of the vehicle floor from which the ramp is deployed is 3 inches (75 mm) or less above a 6 inch (150 mm) curb, a maximum slope of 1:4 is permitted; if the height of the vehicle...
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§ 38.29(b)
(b) Handrails and stanchions shall be provided in the entrance to the vehicle in a configuration which allows persons with disabilities to grasp such assists from outside the vehicle while...
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11B-604.2 Location
The centerline of the water closet shall be 17 inches (432 mm) minimum to 18 inches (457 mm) maximum from the side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 inches (432...
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Is There a Usable Circulation Path?
An area of refuge is a space that serves as a temporary haven from the effects of a fire or other emergency....
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Minimum Clear Headroom
Several commenters from the building industry objected to the specification for a minimum clear headroom of 80 inches....
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Grab Bars [4.16.4]
Grab Bars [4.16.4] The back grab bar is most usable from the open side. It must be 36 inches long minimum, installed with one end space a maximum of 6 inches from the side wall....
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Trash Receptacles and Wildlife
Until bear-resistant trash and recycling containers that comply with the technical requirements for accessible operating controls are available from more than one source, recreation areas...
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Wheelchair Spaces
Wheelchair Spaces Maneuvering into wheelchair spaces is often easier from the front or back than from the side, especially where they are paired....
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Locating Controls & Devices: Percent of People Who Can Reach the Matrix Cell Indicated While Holding 5 lb Weight - Forward Approach Power Chair
reaching abilities of power chair users represented as the percentage of users able to retrieve and place a 5 lb weight on a target shelf in the forward reach direction for a given (a) height from...
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Locating Controls & Devices: Percent of People Who Can Reach the Matrix Cell Indicated While Holding 5 lb Weight - Forward Approach Manual Wheelchair
abilities of manual chair users represented as the percentage of users able to retrieve and place a 5 lb weight on a target shelf in the forward reach direction for a given (a) height from...
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1009.7.2 Separation
Exterior walls separating the exterior area of assisted rescue from the interior of the building shall have a minimum fire-resistance rating of 1 hour, rated for exposure to fire from the...
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Audio Description (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The primary goals of the ADA are to assure equality of opportunity and full access and participation in our society for individuals with disabilities. 42 U.S.C. 12101. ...
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11B-1009.3 Sloped entries
Providing an aquatic wheelchair made of non-corrosive materials and designed for access into the water will protect the water from contamination and avoid damage to personal wheelchairs...
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11B-703.5.1 Finish and contrast
Additional factors affecting the ease with which the text can be distinguished from its background include shadows cast by lighting sources, surface glare, and the uniformity of the text...
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1.9.1.8 Adopting agency identification
To see the entire Chapter, consult California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2 - 2025 California Building Code (2025 CBC), available for purchase from International Code Council (http...
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Station Names: ADA Standard Section 810.6.3
Signs shall be clearly visible and within the sight lines of standing and sitting passengers from within the vehicle on both sides when not obstructed by another vehicle....
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11B-705.1.2.2.1 Perpendicular curb ramps
Detectable warnings shall be located so the edge nearest the curb is 6 inches (152 mm) minimum and 8 inches (203 mm) maximum from the demarcation line at the face of the curb between the...
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Visible and Audible Signals: ADA Standard Section 407.2.2.1
Section 407.2.2.1 covers the current ADA Standards for elevator visible and audible signals.