To address this confusion, in the 2010 ANPRM, the Board proposed language to clarify that ICT may be deemed accessible if satisfying all applicable technical requirements, irrespective of...
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3. Relationship between Functional Performance Criteria and Technical Provisions
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7. Definition and Coverage of Technology with “Closed Functionality”
In its TEITAC Report, the Advisory Committee recommended that the Board make a nomenclature change to “closed functionality” from the existing term “self-contained, closed products“ to better...
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413.1.2 Audio Description Controls (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Locating audio description controls in a prominent location is not currently a common design practice, though the Board does not anticipate that it will add substantial cost....
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Designated Aisle Seats
The Board has significantly lowered the number of designated aisle seats required to be accessible....
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M305.2.6 Gripping Surfaces (Section-by-Section Analysis)
However, in the MDE NPRM preamble the Access Board repeatedly noted that it was considering applying many of the provisions from the 2004 ABA and ADA Accessibility Guidelines for grab bars...
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7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
From the Board’s website: “On January 18, 2017, the Access Board published a final rule that jointly updates requirements for information and communication technology covered by Section...
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Subjects
Subjects The target sample required wheeled mobility device users who lived in the community and were able to transfer independently (with or without a transfer board) and who represent...
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7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
From the Board’s website: “On January 18, 2017, the Access Board published a final rule that jointly updates requirements for information and communication technology covered by Section...
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Surface Slopes
The final rule requires clear ground spaces to have slopes not steeper than 1:48 in any direction and, where the surface is other than concrete, asphalt, or boards, permits slopes not steeper...
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7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
From the Board’s website: “On January 18, 2017, the Access Board published a final rule that jointly updates requirements for information and communication technology covered by Section...
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7. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Standards and Guidelines
From the Board’s website: “On January 18, 2017, the Access Board published a final rule that jointly updates requirements for information and communication technology covered by Section...
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1017.5 Tread Obstacles
EXCEPTION: Where the surface is other than asphalt, concrete, or boards, tread obstacles shall be permitted to not exceed 2 inches (50 mm) in height measured vertically to the highest point...
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201 Application
While the scope of the guidelines does not extend to elements that are not fixed or built-in, the Board believes that such clarification can be appropriately addressed in the regulations...
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1.3.2 Focus Following NPRM Comments
Access Board staff reviewed the comments submitted in response to the NPRM....
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R305.1.4 Size
At boarding platforms for buses and rail vehicles, detectable warning surfaces shall extend the full length of the public use areas of the platform....
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The carrier must designate priority stowage space for at least one wheelchair in the closet or other stowage area
A passenger with a disability who takes advantage of the offer of the opportunity to pre-board may stow his or her wheelchair in this area with priority over other carry-on items brought...
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IV. Summary of Comments and Responses on Other Aspects of the Proposed Rule
Overall, the Access Board received about 100 written comments to the 2010 NPRM, including those received during the reopening of the comment period in the fall of 2012 to address issues...
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1017.5 Tread Obstacles
EXCEPTION: Where the surface is other than asphalt, concrete, or boards, tread obstacles shall be permitted to not exceed 2 inches (50 mm) in height measured vertically to the highest point...
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Platform Lifts in Residential Dwelling Units
The Board included this provision in the final rule since it considers lift access appropriate in such spaces....
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810.5.2 Detectable Warnings
Platform boarding edges not protected by platform screens or guards shall have detectable warnings complying with 705 along the full length of the public use area of the platform....
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Re: Record Retention
If you need further information, contact the Access Board at ta.access-board.gov or (800)872-2253 and speak to a technical assistant....
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Re: 404.2.6 Doors in Series and Gates in Series
what was required for doors in configurations other than what is shown in the Figures from the Standards (such as in vestibules where the doors are diagonally opposite) until the Access Board...
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203.9 Employee Work Areas
Access to employee work areas was the subject of considerable discussion and a host of questions posed by the Board in the proposed rule....