ADA requires assembly areas to have an assisted listening system. A “hearing loop” is the preferred system, as it can seamlessly connect with hearing aids that have telecoils. Other people simply borrow a headset. Throughout the United States there are … Continue reading
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The Board has released the next installment of its online guide to accessibility standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). The new material, which covers Chapter 5 of the standards, features an … Continue reading
(December 2015) “Because restriping is relatively inexpensive, it is readily achievable in most cases. Businesses or privately owned facilities that provide goods or services to the public have a continuing ADA obligation to remove barriers to access in existing parking … Continue reading
Some disability activists are advocating for an updated access symbol. The new icon displays an active, engaged image. Hendren and Glenney co-founded the Accessible Icon project, designing. The Modified ISA is in the permanent collection of Museum of Modern Art. … Continue reading
The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board’s free monthly series will take place May 7 from 2:30 – 4:00 (ET) and will cover application of the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards in new construction, alterations, and additions. The session … Continue reading
Parking Sign for People with Disabilities – Dude ranch style! Some nice creativity that fits in with their mission. Thanks to Tanque Verde Ranch for their permission to use. … Continue reading
There are four nice, free, online videos that visually shows and verbally narrates the ADA requirements for: Wheelchair Maneuvering Maneuvering at Doors Accessible Toilet Rooms Accessible Bathing Facilities http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/guide-to-the-ada-standards/animations … Continue reading
The National Center on Accessibility (NCA) entered into an agreement with the U.S. Access Board and National Park Service to investigate natural firm and stable surface alternatives when creating accessible pedestrian trails, including crushed stones, packed soil, and other natural … Continue reading
While these guidelines are for federal properties, they can provide a resource for camps, conference centers, horse centers, etc., looking to make their properties more accessible. —————— SEPTEMBER 26, 2013. The U.S. Access Board issued new accessibility guidelines for outdoor areas … Continue reading
Maintenance of accessible features is a requirement to ensure ADA compliance. To help pool facility owners properly maintain their lifts, S.R. Smith has launched a comprehensive library of troubleshooting videos.(from Recreation Management Magazine) http://www.srsmith.com/en/customer-service/lift-troubleshooting/ … Continue reading
Take a look at your trail signs, web site, marketing materials, and the signs in your parking lot. Is the language “Handicapped Bathrooms” or “Bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities”? “Handicapped Parking” or “Accessible Parking”? The latter is preferred in … Continue reading
Need diagrams to show the dimensions of different ADA regulations? It’s probably best to go straight to the source–the 2010 ADA standards. Since it’s a pdf file, you can easily search for “figure.” http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards_prt.pdf There are lots of other resources … Continue reading
“…the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was developed to remove more subtle, passive barriers that prevented people from coming and going as freely as they were able. More recently, the ADA has been amended to address 279 pages worth of … Continue reading
Three articles for Swimming Pools, Lifts, and ADA Compliance for Recreational Facilities. “In 2010, the Department of Justice published updated regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that for the first time addressed accessibility requirements for aquatic recreational facilities, … Continue reading
Bobrick Washroom Equipment has completed production of its new “Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms,” referencing the 2010 American with Disabilities (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design and the ICC A117.1-2009 Standards for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. The guide incorporates … Continue reading