There’s an interesting old book that Victor Regnier and Jon Pynoos from USC did that was called, actually, “Design Directives” and – for doing senior housing or whatever it was....
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Issue 8: What are the top issues for developing design guidance (i.e., Lowhanging fruit design issues)?
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Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
VR is a statewide resource for people with disabilities and is part of the Department of Human Services....
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Handicap
Several commenters requested that the Department avoid use of the terms "handicap" and "handicapped persons", and replace them with the terms "disability" and "persons with disabilities"...
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Bathroom
One commenter believed that, unless bathroom was redefined to include single- or two-fixture facilities, some developers will remove a bathtub or shower from a proposed second full bathroom...
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14.4 Q. If a covered multifamily dwelling has a below grade common use parking garage, is there a requirement for a vertical clearance to allow vans to park?
In response to comments from the public that the Guidelines for parking specify minimum vertical clearance for garage parking, the Department responded: No national accessibility standards...
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ix. Medical Equipment Questions
Medical Equipment Questions To assist the Department to develop appropriate requirements for medical equipment and furniture, we are seeking information that will inform the rulemaking...
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Re: Record Retention
If your Housing Authority has 50 or more employees, the requirement for records retention is three years minimum for your self-evaluation plan as well as for any grievances filed. ...
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§100.205(g)(1)
(1) It is the policy of HUD to encourage States and units of general local government to include, in their existing procedures for the review and approval of newly constructed covered multifamily...
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BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND The United States Department of Justice (the “Department”) opened an investigation of Coconino County (“County”) under title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Why Your Interior Renovations Are Losing You Money
There is a stubborn myth in the housing market that the kitchen and master bath are the only places to spend money if you want to increase home value. That is outdated thinking....
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§8.56(i) Voluntary compliance time limits
If the recipient fails to meet this deadline, HUD shall proceed under §8.57....
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Controls for Ranges and Cooktops
A few commenters stated that the Department lacks authority under the Fair Housing Act to impose design standards on appliances....
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Operable Parts: ADA Standard Section 611.3
Section 611.3 covers the current ADA Standards for the operable parts of washing machines and clothes dryers.
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Transfer Type Shower Compartments: ADA Standard Section 608.2.1
Section 608.2.1 covers the current ADA Standards for the size and clearances of transfer type shower compartments.
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General: ADA Standard Section 606.1
Section 606.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards for lavatories and sinks.
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6. Q: My county health department has told me that only a guide dog has to be admitted. If I follow those regulations, am I violating the ADA?
A: Yes, if you refuse to admit any other type of service animal on the basis of local health department regulations or other state or local laws....
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, at yearly anniversaries of the effective date of this Agreement until it expires, SDA will submit written reports to the Department...
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Section 36.404 Alterations: Elevator Exemption (Section-By-Section Analysis and Response to Comments)
It has been brought to the attention of the Department that there is some misunderstanding about the scope of the elevator exemption as it applies to the professional office of a health...
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General: ADA Standard Section 404.1
Section 404.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards for doors, doorways, and gates that are part of an accessible route.
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§8.25(c)(2)
A PHA may, if necessary, provide in its plan that it will seek HUD approval, under 24 CFR part 968, of a comprehensive modernization program to meet the needs of eligible individuals with...
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National Accessibility Code
These commenters requested that the Department work with the individual States to arrive at one national uniform set of accessibility guidelines. Response....
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Section 36.406(a)(2) Applicable Standards (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Commenters suggested that the Department should not adopt the 2004 ADAAG, but should develop an independent regulation. ...
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Application of ADA to places of lodging that contain individually owned units. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
A number of commenters expressed concerns about the ability of the Department to require owners of accessible units to participate in the rental program, to require developers, condo associations...
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II-8.1000 General
In addition, public entities with 50 or more employees are required to -- 1) Develop a grievance procedure; 2) Designate an individual to oversee title II compliance; 3) Develop a...
