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Access and AccommodationAudio Conference Series
Session IISponsored by:
Law, Health Policy & Disability CenterUniversity of Iowa, College of Law
In conjunction with:
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers
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1-800-949-4232 (V/TTY)
www.adata.org
(DBTACs)
© 2005 All Rights Reserved, Disability & Business Technical Assistance Centers
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Is My One-Stop Center Physically Accessible
to Everyone?by
Robin Jones, Director
Great Lakes DBTAC
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What Laws/Regulations Apply?
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards(UFAS)
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
Section 188 Regulations of the Workforce Investment ActState/Local Laws and regulations
Building codes
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Program Accessibilityvs
Architectural Accessibility
Assuring Access in the One-Stop Environment
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Getting in the Door
Facilities covered include those which have been:
Newly constructedExpanded or AlteredLeased, rented or otherwise obtained in whole or in part with federal financial assistance provided under WIA
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Access to the FacilityAccessible route from public transportation or public rights of wayParking
LotOn-Street
Entrances
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Parking Dimensions
*State Law may be more stringent (e.g. size, # of spaces, etc)
Standard
VAN Universal
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Signage
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Strip Malls/Shared Parking
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Hardware
Maneuvering Clearance
Level surfaces
Opening Force
Multiple entrances
Signage
Entrances
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Door Hardware
Hardware that does not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist
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Doors
Clear width 32” minManeuvering clearance to approach & open door
•Push/Pull Side of door
•Hinge/Latch approach
•Forward/Side approach
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Directional Signage when not all entrances are accessible
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Access within the FacilityElevatorsHallways and DoorwaysSignage
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Call Buttons
Maneuvering Space
Raised/Braille signage
Emergency Communication
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Access to goods and services within the facility
Service Counter HeightsComputer Stations
PrintersFax Machines
Customer Use TelephonesVolume ControlHearing Aid CompatibleTTY
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Training facilitiesTable heights, maneuvering clearances
SignageDirectional or informational signage
Identify accessible features
Signs designating permanent rooms and spaces
Rooms with NumbersExit SignsRestrooms
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Access to the RestroomsStallsSinksDispensers, etc.
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At least 1 accessible stall requiredSingle User Toilet
Room can be used36” stall required when six or more stalls provided
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LavatoriesKnee Clearance
Insulated pipes
Counter Height
Faucet controls
Dispensers
Mirror Height
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Access to the ancillary servicesWater fountainsVending MachinesVisual Alarms
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Accessible HeightUse of paper cup dispenser as option
Clear Floor SpaceSide Approach
Front Approach
Spout Height
Operating Mechanism
Water Fountain
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Visual/Audible AlarmsCommon Use Spaces
Hallways
Meeting Rooms
Restrooms
Break Areas
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Access to the Programs and Services
Modification of Policy and Procedure
Testing modificationsEnvironmental/location modifications
Quiet areas, lighting, etc.
Use of assistive technology to provide equal access
Computer, Telephone, etc.
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Communication Access
Auxiliary Aids and ServicesQualified InterpretersTTY’s or Relay ServicesAssistive Listening DevicesCaptioning ServicesAlternative Formats
Large PrintBrailleElectronicAudio
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Access to Electronic Information
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General Information regarding WIA systemCommunity Information/Resources
Kiosks, etc.
On-Line Career Services Job Banks, etc.
Career development programsResume preparation, etc.
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Creating Web based images and information that is accessible to individuals using screen readers and other adaptive equipment
World Wide Web Consortiumwww.w3.org
Section 508 Standardswww.section508.gov
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Still Have Questions?
Contact us at
By telephone800-949-4232 (v/tty)
By Internetwww.adata.org
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