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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 02, 2015 at 8:06PM

By Terry L. Salo - 85 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 10:05AM

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 11, 2015 at 1:05PM

By James L. Terry - 30 views, 0 replies

She tells it like it is!

User Review:

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 08, 2015 at 11:05AM

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

Great idea to demonstrate measurements

User Review:

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 08, 2015 at 11:05AM

By Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA - 13 views, 0 replies

New Jersey Public Accommodations Poster Required by State Law

General Comment or Question

I just heard about this non-discrimination sign requirement today but it has pretty broad application.  It is not a...

May 07, 2015 at 7:05PM

By James L. Terry - 24 views, 0 replies

606.2 Sink Clear Floor Space

General Comment or Question

Is forward approach to sinks located in common use employee break rooms consisting of micorwaves, toaster, and...

May 07, 2015 at 3:05PM

By Larry Szto - 35 views, 0 replies

Shower/Tub Seat Mounting Location

ADA Fail

I encountered this shower/tub seat in a hotel bathroom. If the seat is in the down position, it does put the user closer...

May 07, 2015 at 11:05AM

By Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC - 58 views, 0 replies

Preserving elevator access in building where it might not be required.

General Comment or Question

Here's the scenario:  Pre-ADA building.  Each story less than 3000 square feet, so elevator would likely not be required...

May 02, 2015 at 11:05AM

By Amy Robertson - 66 views, 1 replies

Where do I measure for a handrail extension?

Professional Interpretation or Opinion

A building official on a new construction project that we were consulting for raised a question regarding where to...

May 01, 2015 at 6:05PM

By Dan Woosley - 109 views, 0 replies

Respect and appreciation for everyone - Inclusion is just the way we should think

User Review:

Re: Commit to Inclusion

Great video! Everybody can bring something to the table. When we understand and appreciate that, we all benefit. It's...

April 29, 2015 at 6:04PM

By James L. Terry - 5 views, 0 replies

Are these other Power Driven Mobility Devices?

General Comment or Question

I know we're not likely to see a lot of these any time soon, but is an exoskeleton an OPDMD?

April 23, 2015 at 12:04PM

By James L. Terry - 37 views, 0 replies

Amazing firsthand testimonies

User Review:

Re: Why is Braille Important to You?

It is amazing to see what a difference braille has made, and the determination that these people display in their use of...

April 20, 2015 at 11:04PM

By Thomas L. Stroup - 16 views, 0 replies

Winter Wonderland????

ADA Fail

Where did the parking space go? Below is a link to a news report for a similar situation in Charlotte, NC where snow...

April 17, 2015 at 8:04AM

By Daniel H. Burke - 72 views, 0 replies

Baby Changing Table

ADA Fail

April 13, 2015 at 3:04PM

By Jennifer A. Hodges - 151 views, 2 replies

Why a smooth surface door or kickplate is important

General Comment or Question

This video shows what can happen if the push side of a door near the floor isn't smooth.  Remember that the latch that...

April 11, 2015 at 3:04PM

By James L. Terry - 92 views, 3 replies

Accessible Route to Dumpster and Enclosure

Professional Interpretation or Opinion

The purpose of this interpretation is to address the question of whether or not an accessible route is required by the ADA...

April 10, 2015 at 1:04PM

By Dan Woosley - 212 views, 1 replies

Upper extremity cardio machine

User Review:

Re: Johnny G KRANKcycle® Cross Trainer by Matrix

I've used many different UE cycle machines - this one is by far the most comfortable, whether using the seat provided or...

April 10, 2015 at 9:04AM

By Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC - 21 views, 0 replies

This is a great unit but it's not "recessed", it's semi-recessed.

User Review:

Re: Bobrick ClassicSeries Recessed Waste Receptacle B-3644

If you place this unit next to the accessible lavatory or other required clear space and don't allow room for the...

April 07, 2015 at 6:04PM

By Dan Woosley - 28 views, 0 replies

Exercise Machine

User Review:

Re: Cybex Total Access Cable Column Exercise Machine

A great machine that offers plenty of flexibility for different types of exercises that can be done from a seated or...

April 01, 2015 at 1:04PM

By Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC - 40 views, 0 replies

Point of Use Water Heaters and Knee Space

General Comment or Question

Are in line point of use hot water heaters required to be covered/shielded similar to how drains/hot water supply...

March 30, 2015 at 9:03AM

By Thad Hodges - 45 views, 1 replies