Communication Barriers to people with Speech or Hearing Impairments (30 - 60 minutes) Communications must be “as effective” for those with disabilities as for others....
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Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
stair climbing impossible. 8,000 people survive traumatic spinal cord injuries each year, returning to homes that are inaccessible. 11.1 million Americans have serious hearing...
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5. Q: What are some common problems that people with disabilities have with law enforcement?
Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech disabilities or mental retardation, or who are blind or visually impaired may not recognize or be able to respond to police...
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D. Second Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2011 ANPRM)
Hearings and General Comments Hearings were held in January 2012 in Washington, DC and in March 2012 in San Diego, CA....
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Get Involved in the Planning Process
As a general rule there is no reason that individuals with hearing or vision loss cannot use the stairs to make an independent escape as long as they are effectively notified of the need...
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Master the Skill of Giving Quick Information on How Best to Assist You
I am hard of hearing. Take my manual wheelchair . The traditional "fire fighter's carry" is hazardous for me because of my respiratory condition....
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Internet Postings (Advisory Guidance)
Use of audio and non-captioned video restrict access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. 16....
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II. ENFORCING THE ADA PART 2
hard of hearing and the nature of the communications that are required....
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I. Need For and Final Objectives of the Guidelines.
The guidelines address the access needs of individuals with disabilities affecting hearing, vision, movement, manipulation, speech, and interpretation of information while balancing the...
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E203.2 Agency Business Needs (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Section-by-Section Analysis) This section proposes that, when agencies procure, develop, maintain or use ICT, they must identify the business needs of individuals with disabilities affecting vision, hearing...
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704.3 Volume Control Telephones
If the microphone in the handset is not being used, a mute button that temporarily turns off the microphone can also reduce the amount of background noise which the person hears in the earpiece...
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704.3 Volume Control Telephones
If the microphone in the handset is not being used, a mute button that temporarily turns off the microphone can also reduce the amount of background noise which the person hears in the earpiece...
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Determine Your Evacuation Options When Traveling
If you have a significant hearing loss, do you ask for a room equipped with visual alarms that are connected to the fire alarm system, and other notification devices (for doors and telephones...
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People with Disabilities and Activity Limitations Are a Part Of Every Segment Of the Population
with disabilities should use a broad definition of “disability”that includes people of all ages, from early life to old age, and with full range of learning, understanding, emotional, hearing...
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Emergency Communications [4.10.14]
In order to accommodate people with hearing or speech impairments, ADAAG also specifies that the system not rely solely on voice communication....
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5.1 Public Notification of Availability
Recorded telephone information from movie houses and theaters should include a comment that ALS are available for people with hearing loss....
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Emergency Planning
have policies in place that detail procedures for providing evacuation assistance to people who would have difficulty or who would be unable to: Use stairwells, Hear...
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How To Use This Guide
Every effort has been made to ensure that links to other online resources are live and unbroken; staff at the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center will continue to monitor the guide and appreciate hearing...
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§1630.2(j)(3)(iii)
section, it should easily be concluded that the following types of impairments will, at a minimum, substantially limit the major life activities indicated: Deafness substantially limits hearing...
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1193.33(b) (Advisory Guidance)
Automated voice response systems are not usable by deaf and hard of hearing persons....
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Section 36.303(g)(1) Movie Theater
One commenter expressed concern that such entities might believe that they are otherwise exempt from any requirement to furnish auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication...
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G. Supplies
The batteries in these mobility aids must frequently be recharged, or they will stop functioning....
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What Testing Accommodations Must Be Provided?
Likewise, under regulations implementing title II of the ADA, public entities offering examinations must ensure that their exams do not provide qualified persons with disabilities with aids...
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II-3.3000 Equality in participation/benefits
in the Department's regulations is the principle that individuals with disabilities must be provided an equally effective opportunity to participate in or benefit from a public entity's aids...