In response to its proposed rule, the Access Board received more than 2,500 comments from individuals with disabilities, affected industries, state and local governments, and others. ...
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The Revised Guidelines (2004 ADAAG)
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Section 36.304 Removal of Barriers (Section-by-Section Analysis)
These proposed additions are designed to mitigate financial burdens on covered entities, while at the same time ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to existing facilities...
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The Revised Guidelines (2004 ADAAG)
In response to its rule, the Access Board received more than 2,500 comments from individuals with disabilities, affected industries, state and local governments, and others....
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36. Health, welfare, and other social service providers
Although it would be appropriate for a hospital to fulfill its responsibilities under this section by having a full-time interpreter for the deaf on staff, there may be other means of accomplishing...
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§35.160 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
For example, a qualified interpreter may be necessary when the information being communicated is complex, or is exchanged for a lengthy period of time....
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§35.162 Telephone Emergency Services (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In response, the final rule mandates ``direct access,'' instead of ``access that is functionally equivalent'' to that provided to all other telephone users....
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Regulatory Process Matters
A summary of the comments received and the Board's responses can be found in Chapter Six of the Board's final regulatory assessment....
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Playground Study Site
An Access Board solicitation for potential study sites yielded numerous responses....
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Alternate Modes (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Response. A definition is provided for the term "alternate modes" in the final rule. In addition, the term "audio description" has been changed to "video description."...
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1 Introduction
It addresses changes to the Standards, the reasoning behind those changes, and responses to public comments received on these topics For More Information For information about the...
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Revolving Doors or Turnstiles
Response. As indicated in the proposed rule, manual revolving doors, gates, and turnstiles cannot be part of an accessible route (404.2.1)....
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Forward Approach
Response. The Board has revised the rule to require a clear floor space for a forward approach at all wheelchair accessible drinking fountains (602.2)....
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Handrails Requirement
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Accessible Check-out Aisle Signage
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Accessible Passenger Loading Zones at Medical Care and Long-Term Care Facilities
Response. The Board did not intend this provision to apply to medical facilities that do not generally provide overnight stay....
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8.4 Alcoholism
For example: If an individual who has alcoholism often is late to work or is unable to perform the responsibilities of his/her job, an employer can take disciplinary action on the basis...
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Fixed Shower Head Height
Response. The final rule includes an exception permitting a fixed shower head in certain facilities (608.6, Exception)....
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Accessible Route
Response. The Board has removed the requirement concerning the number, capacity, and speed of elevators and wheelchair lifts in providing an equivalent level of service....
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Ambulatory Accessible Compartment
Response. The term "non-wheelchair accessible" compartments has been replaced with "ambulatory accessible" compartments....
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Two Drinking Fountains
Response. Section 211 has been editorially revised to enhance clarity....
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Specifications for Alternate Roll-in Shower Controls
Specifications have been revised in the final rule, consistent with similar requirements for bathtubs, in response to concerns raised by commenters about the on/off control and water temperature...
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M201.2 General Exception (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In response, the Access Board has added a new provision excepting diagnostic equipment from compliance with an applicable requirement in the MDE Standards in the rare circumstance where...
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What occupancies are or are not subject to path of travel and/or accessible routes? …buildings subject to California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 11B? …multi-family buildings subject to CBC Chapter 11A? …others?
RESPONSE: Buildings and facilities required to comply with Chapter 11B, including public housing facilities, are required to comply with the CBC Chapter 11B accessibility provisions for...
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Use of the ISA Under the ABA
The Access Board is responsible for making sure that modifications and waivers are based on findings of fact and are consistent with the ABA....