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Adding an elevator for barrier removal trigger POT upgrades?

General Comment or Question

Re: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide / CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

Site topography requires removal of barrier by adding an elevator, does this trigger POT upgrades to the area of work? 

November 04, 2015 at 4:11PM

By James V. Vitale, AIA, LEED AP, CASp 007 - 9 views, 1 replies

Additional clarification requested

General Comment or Question

Re: 28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities (1991 ADA Title III Regulations) / Sec.36.404 Alterations: Elevator exemption

Please add 2010 ADA cite reference

November 04, 2015 at 4:11PM

By James V. Vitale, AIA, LEED AP, CASp 007 - 29 views, 1 replies

Non-compliant bathtub seat depth

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Re: Access-Able Designs Tub Transfer Bench SH-414-LR

The depth of the seat exceeds the 16" maximum at a depth of 21" (2010 ADA Standards section 610.2). 

October 15, 2015 at 9:10PM

By Michelle Winnecke - 37 views, 0 replies

Raised Letter Braille requirement - Exterior

General Comment or Question

Is a Raised Letter Braille sign required based on the following scenario? (California) 1.      Retail building with...

October 05, 2015 at 8:10PM

By Teri Adams - 26 views, 0 replies

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 02, 2015 at 6:10PM

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 12:10AM

By Katie Sumners - 24 views, 0 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 27, 2015 at 10:09PM

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 18, 2015 at 8:09PM

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

High work surface

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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 11, 2015 at 9:09PM

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 14, 2015 at 5:08PM

By Dan Woosley - 55 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 27, 2015 at 8:07PM

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 27, 2015 at 7:07PM

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 23, 2015 at 11:07PM

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 4:07AM

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 4:07AM

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 12:07PM

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 6:06AM

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 12:06AM

By James L. Terry - 31 views, 0 replies