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What is the purpose of the requirements outlined in the document?
What is the purpose of the requirements outlined in the document?
- To ensure compliance with federal regulations
- To address issues affecting individuals with disabilities (correct)
- To restrict alterations to existing facilities
- To provide guidelines for architectural design
Which authority issues the regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Which authority issues the regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- Texas Government Code, Chapter 469
- U.S. Department of Justice (correct)
Under what circumstances does the document address existing facilities?
Under what circumstances does the document address existing facilities?
- When requested by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- When complying with Texas Government Code, Chapter 469
- When authorized by federal agencies
- When altered at the discretion of a covered entity (correct)
Which standards are the Texas requirements intended to be consistent with?
Which standards are the Texas requirements intended to be consistent with?
What are all determinations of equivalent facilitation made in accordance with?
What are all determinations of equivalent facilitation made in accordance with?
When are dimensions considered absolute?
When are dimensions considered absolute?
What kind of tolerances are recognized by the provision mentioned in the text?
What kind of tolerances are recognized by the provision mentioned in the text?
What is considered good practice when specifying dimensions?
What is considered good practice when specifying dimensions?
What is the basis for making determinations of technical infeasibility and maximum extent feasible?
What is the basis for making determinations of technical infeasibility and maximum extent feasible?
In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 469, which entities are permitted to limit the scope of an alteration to individual elements?
In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 469, which entities are permitted to limit the scope of an alteration to individual elements?
If providing accessibility for people who use wheelchairs is not feasible, what should be provided instead?
If providing accessibility for people who use wheelchairs is not feasible, what should be provided instead?
Which standard issued pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 469, governs the accessibility of residential dwelling units?
Which standard issued pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 469, governs the accessibility of residential dwelling units?
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ADA requirements purpose
ADA requirements purpose
To address issues impacting people with disabilities.
ADA regulations authority
ADA regulations authority
Issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Existing facilities & alterations
Existing facilities & alterations
Document addresses facilities altered by covered entities.
Texas requirements standard
Texas requirements standard
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Equivalent facilitation basis
Equivalent facilitation basis
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Absolute dimensions
Absolute dimensions
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Recognized tolerances
Recognized tolerances
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Dimension specification good practice
Dimension specification good practice
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Technical infeasibility basis
Technical infeasibility basis
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Covered entities alteration scope
Covered entities alteration scope
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Wheelchair accessibility alternative
Wheelchair accessibility alternative
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Residential dwelling accessibility standard
Residential dwelling accessibility standard
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