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Auditorium accessible seating

General Comment or Question

While researching some seating row spacing I came across some graphics from a vendor. I elected not to show the...

October 03, 2015 at 1:10AM

By Jerry Bowen - 19 views, 0 replies

Review of the Film When I Walk

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Re: When I Walk (Official Trailer) - A film by Jason DaSilva and Alice Cook

When I Walk Review by: Katie Sumners                 “When I Walk “ is an Emmy-nominated documentary film that...

October 01, 2015 at 7:10AM

By Katie Sumners - 29 views, 4 replies

BOAT ACCESS

General Comment or Question

Re: Accessible Boating Facilities - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities / Accessible Boating Facilities - A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities

Everything appears to point to the docks for access.  What about access onto the boat itself from the dock?

September 28, 2015 at 5:09AM

By Larry M. Schneider - 12 views, 0 replies

Stabila slope meter is easy to read

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Re: Stabila, Inc. Tech Digital Electronic Level Type 196-2

I like this slope meter because of the readings provided on the top and the side of the slope meter. Makes documentation...

September 19, 2015 at 3:09AM

By Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC - 16 views, 0 replies

High work surface

ADA Fail

A colleague of mine who is a wheelchair user shared this photo with me of a seating area in a hotel lobby where free wi-fi...

September 12, 2015 at 4:09AM

By Bill Zellmer - 53 views, 0 replies

Caution regarding minimum Aisle Widths for aisles that serve "elements on both sides"

General Comment or Question

Re: 2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide / 11B-403.5.1 Clear width

As a heads up, care should be taken in applying the technical aspects of 11B-403.5.1, Exception 4 re: minimum aisle width...

August 15, 2015 at 12:08AM

By Dan Woosley - 56 views, 1 replies

Jean Tessmer

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Re: Cavity Sliders CL100 ADA LaviLock Hardware Set with 'Vacant / In Use' Indicator

I have specified and had this particular pocket door privacy latchset installed in new construction where I did not have...

July 28, 2015 at 3:07AM

By Jean Tessmer - 21 views, 0 replies

Jean Tessmer

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Re: Bon® Tool Co. Aloha Slope Checker

I have used this tool for concrete, asphalt, and raised board walk construction work on federal and private commercial...

July 28, 2015 at 2:07AM

By Jean Tessmer - 17 views, 0 replies

Watch people with various disabilities reacting to inaccessible websites

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Re: Keeping Web Accessibility In Mind

This video features people with various disabilities explaining the difficulties they experience trying to access the...

July 24, 2015 at 6:07AM

By Thomas L. Stroup - 23 views, 0 replies

Jean Tessmer

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Re: ADAEZ Pro Plus Automatic Door Opener Installation Video

Thank you for the video on your door opener. I suggest you show how the button works and how the door opener is installed...

July 21, 2015 at 11:07AM

By Jean Tessmer - 8 views, 0 replies

Jean Tessmer

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Re: Bobrick Koala Kare Baby Changing Station Installation Video

Very good video. One recommendation - show how high off the floor the ledge of the fully deployed baby changer shelf. ...

July 21, 2015 at 11:07AM

By Jean Tessmer - 9 views, 0 replies

Regulations about Ticket Sales

General Comment or Question

I attended the "Accessibility Trends in Museums and Performing Arts Venues" session at the National ADA Symposium in May,...

July 16, 2015 at 7:07PM

By Jennifer A. Hodges - 27 views, 0 replies

Help honor John Wodatch for the ADA's 25th Anniversary !!!

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There is a new gofundme effort to raise money to buy accessible play equipment at the John Wodatch Community...

June 19, 2015 at 1:06PM

By James L. Terry - 26 views, 1 replies

ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal

General Comment or Question

One of the best short version checklists for readily achievable barrier removal can be found at www.ADAChecklist.org....

June 18, 2015 at 7:06AM

By James L. Terry - 31 views, 0 replies

Lavatory & Accessory Layouts

Possible Solution or Design Idea

The trash receptacle is preferred to be near the door to allow people to pull the door open with a paper towel and drop it...

June 03, 2015 at 10:06AM

By Terry L. Salo - 73 views, 0 replies

California Water Closet Accessories

Possible Solution or Design Idea

Design guidance for locating water closet accessories in single user toilet rooms and best practice placement of the...

June 03, 2015 at 9:06AM

By Terry L. Salo - 86 views, 0 replies

Bus Shelter Bench

General Comment or Question

Is a bench in a bus shelter required to comply with Section 903?

May 30, 2015 at 11:05PM

By John Salmen - 45 views, 1 replies

Transition Planning Seminar Handouts and Comments

General Comment or Question

I recently gave this PowerPoint presentation at the National ADA Symposium so I thought it would be helpful to upload it...

May 12, 2015 at 2:05AM

By James L. Terry - 30 views, 0 replies

She tells it like it is!

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Re: Your Wheelchair and How to Choose It

As a lifelong wheelchair user, I was tickled by Mary Alice's humor and accuracy regarding the importance of getting a...

May 09, 2015 at 12:05AM

By Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA - 8 views, 0 replies

Great idea to demonstrate measurements

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Re: 604.2 Water Closet Location

Great to see how your team is measuring - it will help develop some continuity for onsite measurements within disparate...

May 09, 2015 at 12:05AM

By Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA - 14 views, 0 replies