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