2010 Disability Access Conference:

'Design for All'

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Ala Moana Hotel

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DOJ Adopts Revised ADA Design Standards

The DOJ has adopted revised ADA Design Standards that include relevant chapters of the Access Board´s 2004 ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines.  The 2010 Standards have not been published yet.  However, eighteen months after publication, compliance with the 2010 Standards will be required for new construction and alterations. In the period between the publication date and the compliance date, covered entities may choose between the 1991 Standards and the 2010 Standards.  More information about the DOJ's 2010 Standards can be found at http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2010.htm.

DCAB will be initiating discussions about adoption of the 2004 ADA Accessibility Guidelines under Hawaii Revised Statute §103-50.  If you have any questions or would like to submit comments please contact Curtis Motoyama at (808) 586-8121 or via email at curtis.motoyama@doh.hawaii.gov.  

Webinar and Audio Conference Series

Learn more about the work of the US Access Board, its guidelines and standards, and accessible design through this series of monthly webinars and audio conferences. Sessions also provide an opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs). General attendance is free, but a $25 fee will be charged by the DBTAC for processing CEUs.

Upcoming sessions include:

• Accessible Routes (including doors and entrances) on October 7, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)

• Accessible Airport Terminals  on November 4, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)

• Accessible Play Areas on December 2, 2010 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)

• Accessible Residential Facilities on January 6, 2011 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)

• Accessible Transient Lodging on February 3, 2011 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)

• Accessible Swimming Pools and Spas on March 3, 2011 2:30 - 4:00 (ET)

US Access Board to Undertake Rulemaking on Classroom Acoustics

Poor classroom acoustics impact learning for all children, but the effects are pronounced for those with hearing loss, speech or learning impairments, and those who learn English as a second language. At a recent meeting, the Board unanimously voted to undertake rulemaking to address acoustics in classrooms by referencing a voluntary consensus standard that was developed with support from the Board.  More information can be found at http://www.access-board.gov/acoustic/index.htm.

The US Access Board's Lois Thibault will be conducting a special session about acoustics in public places at the 2010 Disability Access Conference on September 8, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  This special afternoon session is free.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.  For this special afternoon session only, registration will remain open until September 7, 2010 and must be sent to Mona Higa at DCAB.  For more information about this session or to register please contact Mona Higa at (808) 586-8121 or via email at mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov.

NFPA's "e-ACCESS" newsletter

"e-ACCESS" is a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) quarterly newsletter designed to help reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life for people with disabilities.  "e-ACCESS" will focus on news of interest to people with disabilities, relatives, friends, and others who may assist them. Sign up to receive this free newsletter at http://ebm.e.nfpa.org/r/regf2?aid=272412627&n=300&a=0.

Frequently Asked Question

Q:  Can the door of a toilet room swing into the required maneuvering space?  (ADAAG 4.22.2 and 4.23.2)

A:  Yes, the door can swing into the maneuvering space, but not into the space required at a fixture.