The National Federation of the Blind believes the long white cane is a means to independence. The white cane has proved a useful tool to millions of blind people in navigating their...
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National Federation of the Blind - Free White Cane Program
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11B-602.10 Bottle filling stations
Bottle filling stations shall comply with Sections 11B-307 and 11B-309. Exception: Where bottle filling stations are provided at a drinking fountain for standing persons, the...
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General Elements
Most scoping provisions apply to both interior and exterior elements where provided throughout facilities and sites (and are not limited to those in corridors as shown here).
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Stairway Handrails Requirements in the ADA Standards (§504)
Stairway Handrails Requirements in the ADA Standards (§504) Protruding Objects The ADA Standards address hazards posed by protruding objects, such as standpipe valves, along...
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Stacks [8.5]
Stacks [8.5] Elements fixed to stacks, such as ladders, cannot reduce the minimum passage width nor should signs or other elements between 27 to 80 inches above the floor project...
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Accessible Routes Throughout the Museum
Objects, signage, light fixtures, and exhibitry (or tree branches and shrubs along outdoor paths) can present bumping hazards if they are between 27 and 80 inches above the ground....
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3.2 Physical Accessibility Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Simple/Low cost Involved / High cost Protruding Objects mounted on the wall (e.g., fire extinguisher) may endanger...
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Very interesting insight
This short video uses humor to explain how a person is blind may interact with the street-side walking environment. 'Video game' points for successes and deductions for problems add...
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Very interesting insight
I agree, Dean. I've used it in training sessions - it's a great way to communicate the idea of what is required and necessary, no matter the location or the language.
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Section F: Voting Area
(§302.1) F2 Is the route free of wall mounted objects that protrude more than 4" into the path of travel and are between 27" and 80" high?...
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Accessible Sidewalks 4: Pedestrians who are Blind
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Handrails [§405.8, §505]
Handrails [§405.8, §505] Handrails are required on both sides of ramps with a rise greater than 6”. The Standards do not require lower handrails serving children except at ramps...
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Section C: Exterior Route
(§302.1) C5 Is the route free of wall mounted objects that protrude more than 4" into the path of travel and are between 27" and 80" high?...
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Section E: Route from Entrance
(§403.5.1) E2 Is the route free of wall mounted objects that protrude more than 4" into the path of travel and are between 27" and 80" high...
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Associated
These dispensers must comply with all applicable provisions of TAS and cannot violate the protruding object requirements of TAS 204 and 307....
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7.2.2.1 Determining Impracticability
The use of General Exception 2 is reasonable where one or more conditions for an exemption in section 7.1 and at least one of the following limiting factors exist: Limiting Factor...