2. Access and Accommodation Audio Conference Series Session II Sponsored by: Law, Health Policy & Disability Center University of Iowa, College of Law In conjunction with: Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers

3. 2 1-800-949-4232 (V/TTY) www.adata.org (DBTACs) © 2005 All Rights Reserved, Disability & Business Technical Assistance Centers

4. 3 Is My One-Stop Center Physically Accessible to Everyone? by Robin Jones, Director Great Lakes DBTAC

5. 4 What Laws/Regulations Apply? Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards(UFAS) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) Section 188 Regulations of the Workforce Investment Act State/Local Laws and regulations Building codes

6. 5 Program Accessibility vs Architectural Accessibility

7. Assuring Access in the One-Stop Environment

8. 7 Getting in the Door Facilities covered include those which have been: Newly constructed Expanded or Altered Leased, rented or otherwise obtained in whole or in part with federal financial assistance provided under WIA

9. 8 Access to the Facility Accessible route from public transportation or public rights of way Parking Lot On-Street Entrances

10. 9 Parking Dimensions * State Law may be more stringent (e.g. size, # of spaces, etc) StandardVAN Universal

11. 10 Signage

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13. 12 Strip Malls/Shared Parking

14. 13 Hardware Maneuvering Clearance Level surfaces Opening Force Multiple entrances Signage Entrances

15. 14 Door Hardware Hardware that does not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist

16. 15 Doors Clear width 32” min Maneuvering clearance to approach & open door Push/Pull Side of door Hinge/Latch approach Forward/Side approach

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18. 17 Directional Signage when not all entrances are accessible

19. 18 Access within the Facility Elevators Hallways and Doorways Signage

20. 19 Call Buttons Maneuvering Space Raised/Braille signage Emergency Communication

21. 20 Access to goods and services within the facility Service Counter Heights Computer Stations Printers Fax Machines Customer Use Telephones Volume Control Hearing Aid Compatible TTY

22. 21 Training facilities Table heights, maneuvering clearances Signage Directional or informational signage Identify accessible features Signs designating permanent rooms and spaces Rooms with Numbers Exit Signs Restrooms

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27. 26 Access to the Restrooms Stalls Sinks Dispensers, etc.

28. 27 At least 1 accessible stall required Single User Toilet Room can be used 36” stall required when six or more stalls provided

29. 28 Lavatories Knee Clearance Insulated pipes Counter Height Faucet controls Dispensers Mirror Height

30. 29 Access to the ancillary services Water fountains Vending Machines Visual Alarms

31. 30 Accessible Height Use of paper cup dispenser as option Clear Floor Space Side Approach Front Approach Spout Height Operating Mechanism Water Fountain

32. 31 Visual/Audible Alarms Common Use Spaces Hallways Meeting Rooms Restrooms Break Areas

33. 32 Access to the Programs and Services Modification of Policy and Procedure Testing modifications Environmental/location modifications Quiet areas, lighting, etc. Use of assistive technology to provide equal access Computer, Telephone, etc.

34. 33 Communication Access Auxiliary Aids and Services Qualified Interpreters TTY’s or Relay Services Assistive Listening Devices Captioning Services Alternative Formats Large Print Braille Electronic Audio

35. 34 Access to Electronic Information

36. 35 General Information regarding WIA system Community Information/Resources Kiosks, etc. On-Line Career Services Job Banks, etc. Career development programs Resume preparation, etc.

37. 36 Creating Web based images and information that is accessible to individuals using screen readers and other adaptive equipment World Wide Web Consortium www.w3.org Section 508 Standards www.section508.gov

38. 37 Still Have Questions? Contact us at By telephone 800-949-4232 (v/tty) By Internet www.adata.org