Search Results "Definitions"

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
  106.5.70 Transfer Device

  Equipment designed to facilitate the transfer of a person from a wheelchair or other mobility aid to and from an amusement ride seat.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1190, Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
  Pedestrian Access Route

  Pedestrian Access Route. A continuous and unobstructed path of travel provided for pedestrians with disabilities within or coinciding with a pedestrian circulation path.

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards
  106.5.33 Ground Level Play Component

  A play component that is approached and exited at the ground level.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
  (a) Physical or mental impairment

  (a) Physical or mental impairment means (i) any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems:...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Variable Message Signs (VMS)

  Non-interactive electronic signs with scrolling, streaming, or paging-down capability. An example of a VMS is an electronic message board at a transit station that displays the gate...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Real-Time Text (RTT)

  Communications using the transmission of text by which characters are transmitted by a terminal as they are typed. Real-time text is used for conversational purposes. Real-time text...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Revised 255 Guidelines

  The guidelines for telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment covered by Section 255 of the Communications Act as set forth in 255 Chapters 1 and 2 (36 CFR part...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Real-Time Text (RTT)

  Communications using the transmission of text by which characters are transmitted by a terminal as they are typed. Real-time text is used for conversational purposes. Real-time text...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Specialized Customer Premises Equipment

  Assistive technology used by individuals with disabilities to originate, route, or terminate telecommunications or interconnected VoIP service. Examples are TTYs and amplified...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

  Information technology and other equipment, systems, technologies, or processes, for which the principal function is the creation, manipulation, storage, display, receipt, or...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

  Information technology and other equipment, systems, technologies, or processes, for which the principal function is the creation, manipulation, storage, display, receipt, or...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Variable Message Signs (VMS)

  Non-interactive electronic signs with scrolling, streaming, or paging-down capability. An example of a VMS is an electronic message board at a transit station that displays the gate...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1194 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Final Standards and Guidelines (with amendments issued through Jan. 2018)
  Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)

  Equipment used on the premises of a person (other than a carrier) to originate, route, or terminate telecommunications service or interconnected VoIP service, including software...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
  § 35.104 Auxiliary aids and services

  Auxiliary aids and services includes - (1) Qualified interpreters, notetakers, computer-aided transcription services, written materials, exchange of written notes, telephone...

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
  Transportation Security Administration (TSA):

  An administration within the Department of Homeland Security that is charged with protecting the security of the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for...

• State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
  12207(c)(2) "Wheelchair" defined

  (2) "Wheelchair" defined For purposes of paragraph (1), the term "wheelchair" means a device designed solely for use by a mobility-impaired person for locomotion, that is suitable...

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 8—Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (with amendments issued through Dec. 2007)
  §8.3 Historic preservation programs or activities

  Historic preservation programs or activities means programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance that have preservation of historic properties as a primary purpose.

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 28 CFR Part 35 Title II Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (published 2008)
  § 35.104 2004 ADAAG

  2004 ADAAG means the requirements set forth in appendices B and D to 36 CFR part 1191. * * * * *

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 24 CFR Part 100—Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines
  Section 2. Multistory dwelling unit

  "Multistory dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit with finished living space located on one floor and the floor or floors immediately above or below it.

• Federal Documents > Technical Assistance > Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)
  FAA:

  The Federal administration that oversees the safety of our Nation’s civil aviation system. Safety is the first and foremost mission of the FAA and includes the issuance and...

• State and Local Documents > Laws > Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (with amendments issued through 2008)
  225(a)(3) Telecommunications relay services

  (3) Telecommunications relay services The term "telecommunications relay services" means telephone transmission relay services that provide the ability for an individual who has a...

• State and Local Documents > Codes and Standards > 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
  POINT-OF-SALE DEVICE

  POINT-OF-SALE DEVICE.  [DSA-AC]  A device used for the purchase of a good or service where a personal identification number (PIN), zip code or signature is required.

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (2010 ADA Title III Regulations with amendments issued through Dec. 2016)
  § 36.105(b)(1) Physical or mental impairment means

  (1) Physical or mental impairment means:

• Federal Documents > Regulations > 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (1991 ADA Title II Regulations)
  Current illegal use of drugs (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  "Current illegal use of drugs." The phrase "current illegal use of drugs" is used in §35.131. Its meaning is discussed in the preamble for that section.