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Designing Accessible Communities
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ABBREVIATIONS:
Building Code EVCS: EV Charging Station DCFC: DC Fast Change EVSE: EV Service Equipment DSA: Division of the State Architect...
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Emergency Communication [§407.4.9]
Emergency Communication [§407.4.9] The ASME A17.1 code requires a two-way means of emergency communication in elevator cars. This system establishes direct communication with...
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Ronald L. Mace Universal Design Institute
The Ronald L. Mace Universal Design Institute (The Institute) is a non-profit organization based in North Carolina dedicated to promoting the concept and practice of accessible and...
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Global Universal Design Commission, Inc., (GUDC)
Universal Design (UD) increases usability, safety and health of environments, products and systems in response to the diversity of people and abilities. With attention focused on the...
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Design Council
Established in 1944 to demonstrate the value of industrial design in reviving post-war Britain, the Design Council is now an enterprising charity which works to improve people's...
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Institute for Design and Disability (IDD) (Ireland)
The objective of the IDD is to promote the inclusion in society of people with disabilities through the exercise of good design. ...
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Technical Memorandum TM 2013-14 Dining Surfaces
TM 2013-14 Dining Surfaces Effective Date: June 1, 2013 2012 TAS Reference: 226 and 902 Dispersion The requirements of TAS 226 and 902 are applicable to fixed or...
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The Division of the State Architect and Department of Rehabilitation-Teleconference Transcript, September 1, 2016
The Division of the State Architect and Department of Rehabilitation-Teleconference Transcript, September 1, 2016 The Division of the State Architect and the Department of Rehabilitation...
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Is color contrast required for stair nosings?
Visual contrast on stair nosings or the leading edges of treads is helpful for people with low vision, but it is not required by the Standards except at escalators in rail and fixed...
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Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
CSI is a national association of more than 13,000 volunteers, including specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, product representatives, manufacturers, owners...
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AIAU ADA Tolerances and Acceptable Measurements Training Course 1.5 LUs
This session provides architects with peer feedback on a critical but highly esoteric topic....
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Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) Bulletin RAS 2014-04 Signs - Exit Doors
RAS 2014-04 Signs - Exit Doors Effective Date: July 7, 2014 2012 TAS Reference: 216.4.1 In accordance with TAS 216.4.1, doors at exit passageways, exit discharges,...
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Evan Terry Associates
Our goal of providing this high quality service is achieved with a staff of 20 including 8 registered architects, 1 intern architect, 1 registered landscape architect, and 2 access compliance...
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Division of the State Architect and Department of Rehabilitation-Disability Community Access Code Issues Teleconference Transcript, August 10, 2016
The link below is to the Transcript of the Disability Community Access Code Issues Teleconference presented by the Division of the State Architect and Department of Rehabilitation on August...
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Principles of Universal Design
Universal Design Principles of Universal Design1 ◼ PRINCIPLE ONE: Equitable Use - The design is useful and marketable to any group of users. ◼ PRINCIPLE TWO: Flexibility...
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Universal Design in Practice
Universal Design in Practice 1. Look at the Big Picture 2. Read the Requirements 3. Don't Assume What Future Users Can't Do 4. Find the Right Products 5. Select...
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John Brabyn, Ph.D., Director of Rehabilitation Engineering Research, Center on Low Vision and Blindness (NIDRR), Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute
Reading facial expressions, eye contact and other aspects of communication also affected for a large segment of society including many with “normal” vision and hearing....
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Handbook of Construction Tolerances by David Kent Ballast FAIA, CSI
guidelines on how to incorporate tolerance requirements in drawings and specifications New information on how to apply tolerance information during contract administration With the Handbook, architects...
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Model Building Codes and Industry Standards
The ADA Standards also reference several industry standards, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) elevator safety code and the National Fire Protection Association...
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Centre for Accessible Environments
The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) has been the leading UK authority on inclusive design for over 40 years; we provide consultancy, training, research and publications on...
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Cole & Associates, Inc.
Cole focuses on providing civil engineering, land surveying, planning, and landscape architecture services of the highest professional caliber to governmental agencies, developers,...
