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Access & Persons with Disabilities State University System, Florida

Access & Persons with Disabilities State University System, Florida. Dr. JR Harding External Affairs. Rick Scott, Governor Mike Hansen, Director. Everyday….

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Access & Persons with Disabilities State University System, Florida

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  1. Access & Persons with DisabilitiesState University System, Florida Dr. JR Harding External Affairs Rick Scott, Governor Mike Hansen, Director

  2. Everyday… “Across the world, people with disabilities are entrepreneurs, self-employed workers, farmers, factory workers, doctors, teachers, shop assistants, bus drivers, artists, and computer technicians…” Source: World Health Report, 2011

  3. Different Forms of Access • Attitudinal Access • Programmatic Access • Physical Access • Marketplace Access • New Access Standards

  4. Historical Access GI Bill Civil Rights 504, the ADA, and New Standards Source: APD Strategic Plan 2012

  5. Disability Demographics U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey

  6. Goals of New Standards • Better access and compliance • Improved format and usability • Consistency: ADA and ABA guidelines • Harmonization: model building codes and industry standards

  7. Harmonization ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 IBC 2003

  8. Referenced Standards • Powered doors (ANSI/BHMA A156.10 & A156.19) • Elevators and lifts (ASME A17.1 & A18.1) • Egress (IBC) • Alarms (NFPA 72) • Play surfacing & equipment (ASTM) standards)

  9. 2010 ADA Standards Apply to all facilities covered by the ADA except public transit facilities which are subject to DOT’s ADA Standards (2006)

  10. New Standard Implications • Additional DOJ requirements: • • Social Service Center Establishments • • Housing at Places of Education • • Assembly Areas • • Medical Care Facilities • Recreational Facilities • • Residential Dwelling Units • • Detention and Correctional Facilities • • Places of Lodging Source: Accessibility Design Standards, US Access Board 2010

  11. Knee & Toe Space Addressed generally as “building block”

  12. Knee & Toe Space Min. depth (17”) applies where knee/toe space required, including: • Drinking fountains • Lavatories & sinks • Dining/work surfaces • Counters (forward approach)

  13. 25” max. depth (any element)

  14. Signs • Tactile/ visual – labels for permanent rooms & spaces, exit doors • • Visual only – directional or informational signs • • Exempt: temporary signs building menus, directories, addresses, company names and logos

  15. Tactile Signs Scoping (interior & exterior): • Restroom labels (at entry) • Room numbers • Room names not likely to change • Floor levels • Exit access/discharge • Areas of Rescue Assistance

  16. Benches • Clear floor space • 42 inches long minimum • 20 minimum – 24 inches maximum in width • Back support • 17 – 19 inches height • Structural strength • Seat surface ‐slip resistant, no water accumulation

  17. Reach Ranges (308) Max. Reach – 48”Min. Reach – 15”(forward & side)

  18. Walking Surfaces (403) • (Portions of accessible routes • that slope no more than 1:20) • Minimum separation (48”) • between reduced clear widths • Handrails along walking • surfaces required to comply

  19. Recreation Facilities (New) • Amusement rides (234) • Recreational boating facilities (235) • Exercise machines (236) • Fishing piers and platforms (237) • Golf facilities (238) • Miniature golf facilities (239) • Play areas (240) • Saunas and steam rooms (241) • Swimming pools, wading pools, and spas (242) • Shooting facilities with firing positions (243)

  20. Programmatic Access • Student Life • Intramural • Student Government Associations • Housing • Academics • Study Abroad • Technology Source: 2010 Open Doors Survey & Special Service Request (Delta Air Lines dated 2010)

  21. Attitudinal Access • Family Care Council (FCC) • www.fccflorida.org • Billy Joe Rish Park (BJRP) • www.RishPark.org • Aging and Disability Resource Centers • www.aoa.gov • Employment First Initiative • National Association of Councils on Disabilities • Florida Disability Mentoring Day • www.FloridaDMD.org

  22. Six Drivers of Florida’s Future Economy • Talent • Innovation • Infrastructure • Business Climate • Governance • Quality of Life Source: Florida Chamber Foundation 2011

  23. What can YOU do? • Practice Universal Design • All things on campus • Embracing the Six Pillars of Sustainability • Incorporate diversity into six pillars • Facilitating Qualified Individuals with Disabilities in the Work force • Utilize community programming (DMD, VR, APD, and others)

  24. The Possibilities Are Limitless “ Almost all jobs can be performed by someone with a disability, and given the right environment, most people with disabilities can be productive...” Source: World Health Report - Employment Section, 2011

  25. Resources • The US Access Board – www.access-board.gov • US DOJ (ADA as Amended) - www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm • Agency for Persons with Disabilities – www.apdcares.org • Think Beyond the Label - www.thinkbeyondthelabel.com • Direct Employers - www.directemployers.org

  26. Questions/Contact JR Harding Ed.D., External Affairs 4030 Esplanade Way Suite 380T Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (850) 922-5220 Cell: (850) 510-4628 Fax: (850) 922-6456 Email: jr_Harding@apd.state.fl.us CEU Training, Transition Planning, & New Standard Compliance

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