THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
AND SECTION 504
REQUIREMENTS:
ACTIVITIES/EVENTS/MEETINGS
I. ADA & 504 REQUIREMENTS: Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 mandate that UCLA:
"...OPERATE EACH SERVICE,
PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY SO THAT THE SERVICE, PROGRAM, OR ACTIVITY, WHEN VIEWED IN
ITS ENTIRETY, IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO AND USABLE BY INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES."
This standard is known as "program accessibility".
< Methods of providing program accessibility may include, but are not limited to: reassignment of activities to accessible buildings, assignment of aides to beneficiaries, provision of alternative format materials, alteration of existing facilities, and use of accessible rolling stock or other conveyances. Carrying individuals with disabilities is not permitted as a means of providing access.
< Services,
programs, and activities shall be administered in the most integrated setting
appropriate to encourage interaction among all users, including individuals
with disabilities.
This does not require actions that would fundamentally alter the nature of service, program, or activity, would destroy the historic significance of an historic property, or would result in undue financial and administrative burdens (based, at least, on total campus resources).
< Section 35.102
of the U. S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the ADA
also specify that all activities of a public entity such as UCLA are covered,
even if carried out by contractors. For
example, the University is obligated by Title II to ensure that all services,
programs, and activities operated under contract by a private entity (as
defined by Title III of the ADA) are conducted in a manner that permits the
university to be fully in compliance with its Title II requirements.
< All UCLA entities are obligated to assure
themselves (through appropriate means, such as, but not limited to: accessibility audits, site reviews,
negotiation of permanent and/or temporary architectural accessibility modifications,
and provision of auxiliary aides and services) that all on-campus and
off-campus sites (public and private) utilized by the university -and the
activities/events conducted at them - permit UCLA to be fully in conformity
with its requirements under Title II of the ADA.
II. AN
ACCESSIBLE* EVENT SITE SHOULD HAVE:
< An
appropriate number (at least 1 per 25) of designated accessible parking spaces
clearly marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility (profile of a
wheelchair user) as close as is feasible to the building entrance/event
location. In addition, there must be
one van accessible space (8' wide loading isle on passenger side of vehicle)
designated for very eight accessible parking spaces.
< At least
one accessible route 36" minimum clear width from public transportation
stops, designated accessible parking, and public sidewalks to the accessible
building entrance they serve. The
accessible route shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the route
for the general public and not through non-public areas such as kitchens and
storerooms.
< At least
one building entrance doorway with 32" minimum clear width; doors with
easy-to-grasp hardware. Opening
pressure for exterior door on an accessible route not to exceed 8.5 pounds of
force - 5 pounds of force for interior doors on an accessible route.
< Corridors
36" minimum clear width that are part of an accessible route.
< All event
room(s)/location(s) reachable by an accessible route (accessible route may include
the use of corridors, ramps, lifts, and elevators) from primary building
entrance.
< Event
room doorways with 32" minimum clear width. (In theater style seating, provide integrated accessible
locations. One method to accomplish
this is to remove a chair from every other row adjacent to the aisle to provide
a selection of seating for wheelchair users.)
Minimize the use of rooms with multiple stepped levels unless they
provide appropriate integrated accessible seating (at least two dispersed locations).
< At least
one drinking fountain bubbler 36" maximum above floor.
< At least
one telephone - highest operable part 54" maximum above floor (side
approach), 48" maximum above floor (front approach).
< Temporary
directional signage where no permanent signage exists.
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*Utilize the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and Title 24 of the California State Building
Code for a comprehensive listing of accessibility standards.
< Brailled and
raised numbers on all control panels inside elevator cabs and on all elevator
hoistway entrances.
< Provide
information on restroom locations in a facility if all are not accessible. Provide at least one accessible men's and
one accessible women's restroom serving the event location(s) with:
= An accessible entry on an accessible route.
= At least one men's and one women's accessible commode stall
door 32" minimum.
= Grab bars behind and on one side of each accessible
commode.
= 48" clear space in front, and 32" clear space on
one side, of each accessible commode.
= Top of each accessible commode seat 17-19" from floor.
= At least one accessible lavatory with 29" clearance
underneath, blade valve handles, and insulated hot water drain pipes.
= At least one accessible mirror bottom mounted 40"
maximum above floor and dispensers (at least one towel, sanitary napkin, seat
cover, soap) mounted with highest operable part 40" maximum above floor.
< Accessible
controls and operating mechanisms shall be operable with one hand and shall not
require tight grasping, pinching, or turning of the wrist (can be operated with
a closed fist). The force required to
activate accessible controls shall be no greater than 5 pounds of force.
< Availability
of sign language interpreters (if requested by appropriate advance notice).
< Availability
of communications devices such as TTY's (Teletypewriters) for individuals with
speech or hearing impairments to receive or initiate telephone calls.
III. LOGISTICAL DETAILS:
< Assign
someone to assist with heavy doors (or prop them open) and directions if event
room is difficult to locate.
< Special
Dietary Considerations: When food is
served at an event, it is recommended that individuals have the opportunity to
request food that meets those restrictions that are related to their disability
(e.g. those who have food allergies, are on sodium-free or fat-restricted
diets, etc.)
< If there
is a raised platform or riser, check portable ramps for slope (for safety,
avoid more than one inch of rise per foot of run). Assign someone to serve as an escort for individuals with
disabilities to maneuver up and down the ramp and provide assistance on the
stairs if requested.
< If individuals
with disabilities may be using microphones, arrange for lowered standing
microphone or preferable, a table with a microphone. Refrain from using a podium.
< Set up
assistive listening devices, if they have been requested, with plenty of time
to work with the audio system staff.
< Provide
agendas in alternate formats (Braille, large print, audiotape, diskette)
depending on the requests received.
< Provide a
schematic drawing of room layout to facility staff for accurate setup, showing
wheelchair access, chairs removed intermittently for integrated seating, and
locations for tables, microphones, etc.
< Make
appropriate arrangements for telephone line for TTY, if there is no public TTY
phone. Arrange for TV monitor or screen
for text captioning, or other needs related to accommodations, if requested.
< When a
video monitor, slide projector, or overhead projector is being used, have an
individual assigned to monitor light switches.
This individual must know in advance to insure appropriate lighting for
the sign language interpreters or text captioning equipment to be visible by
those using these services.
IV. WORDING TO BE INCLUDED IN EVENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
< Information
regarding site accessibility (use the International Symbol of Accessibility -
profile of wheelchair user).
EXAMPLE: "(Wheelchair
Symbol) Pauley Pavilion is accessible.
Accessible parking spaces designated on top of Structure 8"
< Information
regarding the availability/location of a teletypewriter (TTY) for the deaf at
the site (use the International Symbol for TTY). EXAMPLE: (TTY Symbol)
"A TTY device is located on the exterior bank of pay phones at the
northeast corner of Pauley Pavilion."
< Information
regarding the availability/location of an assistive listening system (use the
International Symbol for Hearing Loss).
EXAMPLE: (Symbol for Hearing
Loss) "Royce Hall is equipped with an assistive listening system for use
by individuals with hearing loss.
Request headsets at......"
< Suggested
wording to be used in ads/event notices indicating how individuals with
disabilities can request accommodations:
"Please request
auxiliary aids/services such sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices
and alternate format materials at least 10 working days* before the date of the
event you plan to attend by contacting:
[name, office, or position] at ###-###-#### Voice, ###-###-#### Fax,
E-mail (address) or ###-##-#### TTY (if the contact has access to a TTY). Please specify which part(s) of the event
you plan to attend."
< Suggested
Wording to Request Alternate Format Materials:
"This [brochure,
syllabus, etc.] is available in alternate format by request at least 10 working
days in advance. To obtain a copy
contact [name, office, or position] at ###-###-#### Voice, ###-###-#### Fax, or
###-###-#### TTY for more information."
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*It is important that the amount of advance notice
specified provides enough time for you to arrange braille, large print, sign
language interpreters, etc., but it cannot require an unreasonably long advance
notice. Also, if an individual requests
accommodation(s) after the cut-off date, the University still must make a good
faith effort to provide them. The Office
for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at x51501 asks a minimum of 10 working
days advance notice to provide such accommodations, if you would like their
assistance. They recharge the
sponsoring unit.
V. ALTERNATE
FORMAT MATERIALS/SERVICES - AN OVERVIEW
< Braille
is a system of exact translation of printed letters into raised dots which can
be read by fingertips. There are two
grades of Braille commonly used: Grade
1 translates every single character, while Grade 2 is a shorthand
translation. Grade 2 is the form
preferred by most users.
< Enlarged
print is for individuals with partial sight.
On a personal computer, font size of 14 or greater will produce large
print. For printers and typewriters,
there are large print wheels that will produce large print. For directional signs and door markings,
high contrast raised letters and numerals 5/8" high or larger should be
used.
< Audiotaped
materials can be produced by a reader/recorder who records written material
according to specific standards set by the Library of Congress Talking Book
Program. Audiotape cassettes can be
reproduced for distribution to individuals with visual impairments.
< A
computer diskette is another format which can be utilized by persons with
visual impairments who have access to computers with voice output and/or text
enlargement capabilities. Diskettes
should be labeled indicating the contents of the material and the software
program utilized.
< Transcription
(text captioning) services for individuals with hearing impairments are
provided by a typist who turns aurally presented material into typewritten
form. The user sits beside the
transcriber and reads the typed text, or the typed text is transmitted to a television
monitor or large screen for viewing by several individuals.
< Assistive
listening devices amplify sound for hard-of-hearing individuals. A transmitter connected to the public
address system transmits a signal. The
user gets the signal through a small receiver, typically in a headset or
earphone, and can adjust the amplified sound to his/her needs.
< Open and
closed captioning provides written text for deaf and hard-of-hearing
individuals on the lower portion of the screen of film, videotapes, slides, and
TV programming.
< Telecommunication
Device for the Deaf, also called a TTY, is a telephone communications device
that an individual with a speech or hearing impairment uses by typing words in
place of using voice. The caller and
the receiver of the call must both have a TTY to communicate with each other.
< In the
event one party does not have a TTY, an alternative is the California Relay
Service. This communications service
gives deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech impaired individuals the opportunity to
make personal and business calls like other telephone users.
Relay operators are
available at the following numbers.
(800)
735-2929: TTY caller
to Non-TTY receiver
(800)
735-2922: Non-TTY
caller to TTY receiver
< Sign
language interpreters translate audio text into American Sign Language for deaf
or hard-of-hearing individuals. The
services of certified interpreters can be arranged through local service
providers such as Accommodating Ideas (phone:
818-752-3320) or by contracting with free-lance interpreters.
< Computer
Assisted Real Time (CART) means the use of a typist to type event discussions
on a digital read-out screen for deaf individuals who don't use sign language.
This document may also be viewed
at the following Web site address: http://www.ucla.edu/access/Event5.htm