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2. Wheelchair ramp - Wikipedia

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   In the US, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires a slope of no more than 1:12 for wheelchairs and scooters for business and public use, which works out to 1 foot (305 mm) of ramp for each one inch (25.4 mm) of rise. For example, a 20-inch (510 mm) rise requires a minimum of 20 feet (6.10 m) in length of ramp.

3. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - Wikipedia

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   Under Title III of the ADA, all new construction (construction, modification or alterations) after the effective date of the ADA (approximately July 1992) must be fully compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) [13] found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 28 C.F.R., Part 36, Appendix A.

4. Bridge plate (mechanism) - Wikipedia

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   The bridge plate extends from the vehicle to the platform, which must be raised to close to the level of the floor of the vehicle so that the wheelchair need not travel over an excessively steep ramp (in the United States, the Americans with Disabilities Act specifies that the slope must be no more than 1 inch of rise for every 12 inches of ...

5. Curb cut effect - Wikipedia

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   A curb cut. The curb cut effect is the phenomenon of disability-friendly features being used and appreciated by a larger group than the people they were designed for. The phenomenon is named for curb cuts – miniature ramps comprising parts of sidewalk – which were first made for wheelchair access in particular places, but were also welcomed by people pushing strollers, carts or luggage.

6. Wheelchair accessible van - Wikipedia

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   An ADA compliant accessible van must meet certain requirements such as; a door height opening of 56" or greater, a ramp width of at least 30" in width, with ramp edges 2" high, and finally a ramp angle of a 6:1 ratio or rise

7. Wheelchair lift - Wikipedia

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   A wheelchair lift in the front door of a TriMet bus in Portland, Oregon, in 2010 A bus in Prague with wheelchair lift extended, 2006. A wheelchair lift, also known as a platform lift, or vertical platform lift, is a fully powered device designed to raise a wheelchair and its occupant in order to overcome a step or similar vertical barrier.

8. United Airlines' new tool will let you know if your ...

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   United Airlines will introduce a tool to help wheelchair users pick the most accessible flights, as well as improvements in addressing mishaps. United Airlines' new tool will let you know if your ...

9. Accessibility - Wikipedia

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   Wheelchair ramps allows those on wheelchairs or personal mobility devices to board low-floor public transport vehicles. A significant development in transportation, and public transport in particular, to achieve accessibility, is the move to "low-floor" vehicles.