The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Final Report REPORT PREPARED FOR: U.S. ACCESS BOARD, WASHINGTON, DC Authors: Alicia Koontz, PhD,...
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The Impact of Transfer Setup on the Performance of Independent Transfers: Phase I Final Report
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Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impacts Performance Phase 2: Final Report
Independent Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment: How Transfer Setup Impact Performance Phase 2: Final Report REPORT PREPARED FOR: U.S ACCESS BOARD, WASHINGTON, DC Authors...
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Communicating With and About People with Disabilities
Communicating With and About People with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act, other laws and the efforts of many disability organizations have made strides in...
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United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Cinemark USA, Inc., Defendant - Consent Order
Cinemark USA, Inc. engaged in a nationwide pattern and practice of designing, constructing, and/or operating stadium-style movie theaters that deny access to persons with disabilities who use wheelchairs...
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Best Practices in the Design of Toileting and Bathing Facilities for Assisted Transfers
Users are advised to obtain and review product specifications for compliance with the accessibility guidelines. ...
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Effective Interaction: Communicating With and About People with Disabilities in the Workplace
Effective Interaction: Communicating With and About People with Disabilities in the Workplace
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Common Problems with New Construction and Alterations
People who use wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, and other with mobility aids often find that both newer and older city and county facilities have parking, routes to and through buildings...
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12162(a)(2)(B)(iv)
(iv) have a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair, only to the extent provided in paragraph (3)....
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12162(a)(2)(C)(i)
(i) be able to be entered from the station platform by an individual who uses a wheelchair; or...
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12162(a)(2)(C)(ii)
(ii) have a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair if no restroom is provided in such car for any passenger....
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12162(a)(2)(D) Special rule for bi-level dining cars for individuals who use wheelchairs
(D) Special rule for bi-level dining cars for individuals who use wheelchairs Bi-level dining cars shall not be required to...
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12162(a)(2)(D)(iv)
(iv) have a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair....
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12162(b)(2)(B)(i)
(i) a restroom usable by an individual who uses a wheelchair if no restroom is provided in such car for any passenger;...
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8. Boarding Separately From Wheelchair
A wheelchair user's request to board a fixed route or paratransit vehicle separately from his or her device when the occupied weight of the device exceeds the design load of the vehicle...
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1. Background
(Cooper, et al., 2002) However, in an active and highly accessible environment, such as the convention centers and cities where they hold the National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG), WC...
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Actions
Etiquette considered appropriate when interacting with people with disabilities is based primarily on respect and courtesy. Outlined below are tips to help you in communicating with...
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Chapter 1: Background
Current standards have criteria only related to seat height and clear floor space for wheelchair users (2)....
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May a transit operator require that wheelchairs be secured in buses and vans?
Therefore, the operator may decline to provide service to a rider who refuses to allow his or her wheelchair to be secured....
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General Tips for Communicating with People with Disabilities
When introduced to a person with a disability, it is appropriate to offer to shake hands. People with limited hand use or who wear an artificial limb can usually shake hands....
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Chapter 2: Methodology
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What kinds of securement equipment must be provided in buses and vans?
Section 38.23(d) of the DOT ADA regulations requires all ADA-compliant buses and vans to have a two-part securement system, one to secure the wheelchair, and a seat belt and shoulder...
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Chapter 3: Study findings
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7. Q: What procedures should law enforcement officers follow to arrest and transport a person who uses a wheelchair?
Officers should use caution not to harm an individual or damage his or her wheelchair....