THINGS TO CONSIDER: People who have disabilities, access or functional needs may require communication, transportation, health or other kinds of assistance during emergencies....
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5. PLAN INCLUSIVELY
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§ 36.303(c)(3)
(3) A public accommodation shall not rely on an individual accompanying an individual with a disability to interpret or facilitate communication, except in an emergency involving a threat...
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§ 35.160(c)(2)
(2) A public entity shall not rely on an individual accompanying an individual with a disability to interpret or facilitate communication, except in an emergency involving a threat to public...
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A4.3.11.4 Two-way Communication
It is essential that emergency communication not be dependent on voice communications alone because the safety of people with hearing or speech impairments could be jeopardized....
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Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission offers technical assistance on the ADA's telephone relay service (TRS) requirements....
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Single copies of this publication may be obtained at no cost by calling the Access Board’s automated publications order line (202) 272-0080, by pressing 2 on the telephone keypad, then 1...
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12183(a)(2)
containing a primary function, the entity shall also make the alterations in such a manner that, to the maximum extent feasible, the path of travel to the altered area and the bathrooms, telephones...
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Telecommunications. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (d)(1) is retitled, "Telephones" and altered to address situations in which a public accommodation must provide an effective means to communicate by telephone for individuals with...
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604.5 Grab Bars (Exception 2)
The final rule revises Exception 2 so that it does not apply to emergency transportable housing units required to provide mobility features since it could result in delays in installing...
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608.3 Grab Bars (Exception 2)
The final rule revises Exception 2 so that it does not apply to emergency transportable housing units required to provide mobility features since it could result in delays in installing...
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607.4 Grab Bars (Exception 2)
The final rule revises Exception 2 so that it does not apply to emergency transportable housing units required to provide mobility features since it could result in delays in installing...
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11B-215.1 General
Facility alarm systems (other than fire alarm systems) such as those used for tornado warnings and other emergencies are not required to comply with the technical criteria for alarms in...
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Texting
Text messages have a better chance of getting through in emergencies, even when the internet, cellular and landline phone networks may be very slow or fail.1 Sending a text message to 911...
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Laying the Foundation: Disability Policy & Activism, 1968-1988
A nationwide disability rights movement emerged from within the disability community. Attorneys in the disability community attained a high degree of legal sophistication....
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11B-215.1 General
Facility alarm systems (other than fire alarm systems) such as those used for tornado warnings and other emergencies are not required to comply with the technical criteria for alarms in...
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410.4.1 Wireless Handsets (Section-by-Section Analysis)
410.4.1 Wireless Handsets (Section-by-Section Analysis) This section proposes that ICT in the form of wireless handsets—that is, cellular telephones—would be required to conform to ANSI...
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§100.201a(c)
., Room 5240, Washington, DC 20410-0001, telephone number 202-708-2333....
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§ 37.213(b)(2)(ii)
(ii) By telephone or email....
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Preparing Takes Time and Effort
Don’t assume you have been included in emergency plans....
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Announced Drills
Announced drills are also a good time to practice: communicating emergency information to people with vision and hearing loss, coping with different scenarios and unforeseen...
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4.28.2* Audible Alarms
If provided, audible emergency alarms shall produce a sound that exceeds the prevailing equivalent sound level in the room or space by at least 15 dbA or exceeds any maximum sound level...
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9.1 GENERAL
In addition, employee toilet rooms, water fountains, lunchrooms, lounges, attendance-recording equipment, medical treatment rooms, emergency signals, and switches and controls shall be made...
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4.28.2* AUDIBLE ALARMS
If provided, audible emergency alarms shall produce a sound that exceeds the prevailing equivalent sound level in the room or space by at least 15 decibels or exceeds any maximum sound level...
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Path of Travel
(3) For the purposes of this part, the term "path of travel" also includes the restrooms, telephones, and drinking fountains serving the altered area. ...