Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428920749
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Access to over-the-road buses for persons with disabilities.
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428920749
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428920749
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Access to Over-the-road Buses for Persons with Disabilities
Author: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bus lines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bus lines
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The Future of Disability in America
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309104726
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309104726
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
Access America
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrier-free design
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrier-free design
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Access America
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrier-free design
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrier-free design
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Bus Accessibility for Persons with Sensory Disabilities
Author: Martha Hron
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buses
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
With the passage of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) it has become a civil rights violation to deny access to persons with disabilities to public transportation. The ADA requires transit agencies to provide accessible buses or equivalent services to persons with mobility, sensory or cognitive impairments. This study examines issues concerning persons with sensory and cognitive impairments, and their access to fixed route transit services. The goal of this report is: to specify operating guidelines, suggest technological changes, offer operating policy and training programs modifications that solve problems of transit access for persons with sensory and cognitive impairments. To determine where the access problems exist in fixed route transit systems, an examination was undertaken of existing technologies and programs that are in use by transit agencies in North America. Upon review of the available literature it was noted that there were available technologies and policies for persons with visual and hearing impairments, however, little appeared to be available for persons with cognitive impairments. To fill in this knowledge gap, surveys and interviews were conducted with persons with cognitive and other impairments, persons who trained persons with sensory and cognitive impairments, and persons who provide transportation services. A major conclusion of this study is that for persons with cognitive impairments, technological solutions are not the answer to increase bus accessibility. Personal interaction is needed to solve each individual circumstance with the transit user. Training for transit personnel is needed so personnel become aware and more sensitive to the needs of all transit users. Training for the transit user is necessary so use of the transit system is accomplished with grace, speed, efficiency and dignity. Training for the trainers of persons with disabilities is necessary so transit travelers will be informed of all the available services the transit agencies are offering. Another conclusion is visual signage must be standardized to be effective. This includes location, lighting, contrast, and content.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buses
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
With the passage of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) it has become a civil rights violation to deny access to persons with disabilities to public transportation. The ADA requires transit agencies to provide accessible buses or equivalent services to persons with mobility, sensory or cognitive impairments. This study examines issues concerning persons with sensory and cognitive impairments, and their access to fixed route transit services. The goal of this report is: to specify operating guidelines, suggest technological changes, offer operating policy and training programs modifications that solve problems of transit access for persons with sensory and cognitive impairments. To determine where the access problems exist in fixed route transit systems, an examination was undertaken of existing technologies and programs that are in use by transit agencies in North America. Upon review of the available literature it was noted that there were available technologies and policies for persons with visual and hearing impairments, however, little appeared to be available for persons with cognitive impairments. To fill in this knowledge gap, surveys and interviews were conducted with persons with cognitive and other impairments, persons who trained persons with sensory and cognitive impairments, and persons who provide transportation services. A major conclusion of this study is that for persons with cognitive impairments, technological solutions are not the answer to increase bus accessibility. Personal interaction is needed to solve each individual circumstance with the transit user. Training for transit personnel is needed so personnel become aware and more sensitive to the needs of all transit users. Training for the transit user is necessary so use of the transit system is accomplished with grace, speed, efficiency and dignity. Training for the trainers of persons with disabilities is necessary so transit travelers will be informed of all the available services the transit agencies are offering. Another conclusion is visual signage must be standardized to be effective. This includes location, lighting, contrast, and content.
Compilation of Selected Surface Transportation Laws
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Compilation of Selected Surface Transportation Laws, Volume 2-Regulatory Laws, March 2008, 110-2 Committee Print (110-102)
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1816
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1816
Book Description
United States Code
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1350
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1350
Book Description
Legislation to Approve the National Highway System and Ancillary Issues Related to Highway and Transit Programs
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Highway law
Languages : en
Pages : 1928
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Highway law
Languages : en
Pages : 1928
Book Description