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What is ADA ready?
The Federal “Standards for Accessible Design” were developed to ensure that answers to these questions would be readily accessible to all visitors. Our ADA-Ready™ solutions are designed to be clearly interpreted and understood by diverse visitor groups, regardless of physical ability or cultural background.
What does ADA Compliant mean for websites?
Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design
ADA compliance is short for the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. What that means is that all electronic information and technology—i.e, your website—must be accessible to those with disabilities.
What is an ADA facility?
Accessibility standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) apply to places of public accommodation, commercial facilities, and state and local government facilities in new construction, alterations, and additions. The ADA Standards are based on minimum guidelines set by the Access Board.
Why is ADA required?
The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion.
What is an ADA appliance?
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant appliances from GE Appliances can help to make your home accessible to people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act establishes accessibility guidelines for many products.
What is an ADA compliant range?
To be considered ADA or UFAS compliant, a range must meet the following requirements: Maximum high forward reach for controls and operating mechanisms is 48″; maximum low forward reach is 15″.
Is Ada required?
The ADA applies to organizations and businesses that fit one or more of the following criteria: All local, county, state, and federal government agencies. Any business that relies on the general public or for their benefit. Privately run companies that currently have 15 or more employees.
What makes a fridge ADA compliant?
To be considered ADA or UFAS compliant, a GE Appliances top-freezer refrigerator must meet the following requirements: 100\% of the fresh food space below 54 inches. 50\% of the freezer space below 54 inches.
What is ADA height for counter?
36 inches
In addition to having a maximum height of 36 inches, all accessible sales and service counters must have a clear floor space in front of the accessible surface that permits a customer using a wheelchair to pull alongside. This space is at least 30 inches by 48 inches and may be parallel or perpendicular to the counter.