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Jean Tessmer

User Review:

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 20, 2015 at 9:07PM

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 5:07AM

By Jennifer A. Hodges - 27 views, 0 replies

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

General Comment or Question

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

June 18, 2015 at 11:06PM

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 17, 2015 at 5:06PM

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 02, 2015 at 8:06PM

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 02, 2015 at 7:06PM

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 9:05AM

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 12:05PM

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 10:05AM

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 10:05AM

By Karen L. Braitmayer, FAIA - 14 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 6:05PM

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 2:05PM

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 10:05AM

By Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp, ADAC - 59 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 10:05AM

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 5:05PM

By Dan Woosley - 110 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 5:04PM

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 11:04AM

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 10:04PM

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 7:04AM

By Daniel H. Burke - 72 views, 0 replies

Baby Changing Table

ADA Fail

April 13, 2015 at 2:04PM

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 2:04PM

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 12:04PM

By Dan Woosley - 212 views, 1 replies