ACCESS E-BULLETIN Disability and Communication Access Board Edition #11                                                                            October 2008

In This Issue 2008 DAC: News Flash!! Current Interpretive Opinions Updated Summary of Interpretive Opinions FAQ - ADAAG Doors Quick Links What is an Interpretive Opinion? Access E-Bulletin Archives More About DCAB Join Our Access E-Bulletin Mailing List Contact Infomation Disability and Communication Access Board 919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 101 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 Oahu: (808) 586-8121 (Voice/TTY)  (808) 586-8129 (FAX) E-mail: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov Web site: www.hawaii.gov/health/dcab     Call toll free from: Big Island: 974-4000, ext. 6-8121# (Voice) Kauai: 274-3141, ext. 6-8121# (Voice) Maui:  984-2400, ext. 6-8121# (Voice) Molokai & Lanai:  1(800) 468-4644, ext. 6-8121# (Voice)   2008 Disability Access Conference: News Flash!!   Extended conference registration deadline!!!   If you haven't registered for the 2008 Disability Access Conference to be held at the Ala Moana Hotel on Thursday October 16, 2008 yet, the deadline has just been extended. The last day to register for the conference will be Wednesday October 8, 2008.   Advanced Program and Registration Form: 2008 Disability Access Conference Advanced Program. THANK YOU!!   Thank you to all those who registered for our upcoming 2008 Disability Access Conference.  We look forward to seeing you on Thursday October 16th at the Ala Moana Hotel.   We would also like to thank all of you who submitted entries for this year's 'Accessible Design Awards'.  The winners will be announced at the 2008 Disability Access Conference Luncheon.    Following our conference, keep an eye out for photos of this year's winners that will be posted on DCAB's website and featured in upcoming articles of the 'Access E-Bulletin.' Current Interpretive Opinions   In August the Standing Committee on Facility Access ruled on one Interpretive Opinion, which applies to buildings and facilities subject to HRS §103-50, regarding ADAAG Section 4.3 Accessible Routes: DCAB 2008-05: An accessible route complying with ADAAG Section 4.3 is required to accessible elements as required by ADAAG Sections 4.3.2(2) and 4.3.2(3) with the following exceptions: 1.    An accessible route shall not be required to:        ·    Permanent Room Signs        ·    Directional and Informational signage        ·    Audible and Visual Alarms        ·    TTY's 2.    An accessible route shall not be required to the designated aisle seats required by ADAAG Section 4.1.3(19)(a). The designated aisle seats required by ADAAG Section 4.1.3(19)(a) shall be the aisle seats located closest to accessible routes. [Interpretive Opinion DCAB 2008-05, effective 08/13/08] Go to the DCAB's web site to view Interpretive Opinion 2008-05 Updated Summary of Interpretive Opinions DCAB has updated the Summary of Interpretive Opinions, which is a compilation of interpretive opinions issued by DCAB from 1990 to 2008.  Pursuant to §103-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), all buildings and facilities constructed by, or on behalf of the State or any county, shall conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and the requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act Accessibility Guidelines as adopted and amended by the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB). In accordance to HRS §103-50 and Chapter 11-217, Hawaii Administrative Rules, DCAB has authority to issue interpretive opinions for the purpose of clarifying design requirements for State and county construction projects that are covered by HRS §103-50.   Please visit DCAB's Web site at Summary of Interpretive Opinions. FAQ - ADAAG   4.13 Doors   1) Q: Are all my accessible doors required to have maneuvering clearances?   A: Not necessarily. The maneuvering clearances specified applies to accessible doors that are not automatic or power-assisted. Of course, if power doors are provided, the controls must meet the requirements for Controls and Operating Mechanisms.

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