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DCAB's Office Hours for
May & June 2012
The DCAB Office will be closed on the following holidays:
May 28, 2012 (Memorial Day)
June 11, 2012 (Kamehameha Day)
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~ Thank You Dan Burden ~ DCAB would like to thank Mr. Dan Burden, Executive Director of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute for his April 17th presentation, Designing 'Complete Streets' for Persons with Disabilities. This free presentation, hosted by DCAB, and sponsored by the Department of Health, DCAB and AARP, was attended by various members of the design community, government agencies and the general public. Mr. Burden's presentation discussed ideas on how our communities could be developed to be more walkable, sustainable and thus more enjoyable for all. Attendees enjoyed the many examples and images Mr. Burden shared of other communities that have incorporated the design ideas discussed.   Comments from attendees on what they learned: - "Restructuring the streets to be pedestrian safe, easier to maneuver wheelchairs, walkers and canes on the surface material and ease to get access to streets and highways"
- "Design strategies for intersections"
- "Narrow driving lanes are safer"
- "Advantage of curb extensions for shorter crossing"
Thank you again Dan for an inspiring and informative presentation! |
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DOJ Delays Effective Date for ADA Requirements Covering Existing Pools and Spas
Effective March 15, 2012, the compliance date for the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design as it relates to the provision of accessible entry and exit to existing swimming pools, wading pools, and spas is extended to May 21, 2012. In addition, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a longer extension to allow pool owners and operators to meet their ADA obligations.
More information about the extension is available at: http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ADAregs2012/pools_2012_nprm_final.htm. |
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DOJ Webinars for ADA Requirements for Pools
DOJ will be hosting free webinars to provide information and technical assistance about ADA requirements as they relate to existing pools. The first webinar will focus on pool access provisions that apply to places of public accommodation, such as hotels and motels. The second webinar will focus on pool access provisions that apply to state and local government entities.
- Existing Pools under Title III of the ADA, May 2, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (Hawaii time)
- Existing Pools under Title II of the ADA, May 9, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. (Hawaii time)
For more information and to register, please go to: http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/webinar_pools.htm.
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DBTAC & Access Board Webinars
Learn more about the ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines through the U.S. Access Board and Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center's (DBTAC) continuing series of webinars and audio conferences. Upcoming sessions include:
- Accessible Communication Elements and Features, May 3, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
- Accessible Miniature Golf Courses, June 7, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
- Accessible Kitchens and Kitchenettes, July 5, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
- Accessible Detention and Correctional Facilities, August 2, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
- Accessible Webinars, September 6, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Hawaii time)
General attendance to the webinars are FREE! A variety of Continuing Education (CE) recognitions are available at no charge, such as AIA, LAS, and AICP. For more information about each session and to register, please go to: http://www.accessibilityonline.org/Schedule/#nextSession.
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Proposed Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
The U.S. Access Board has released for public comment accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment. The proposed standards address access for people with disabilities to examination tables and chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and other equipment used for diagnostic purposes. The deadline for comments on the standards is June 8, 2012. The proposed standards and information about submitting comments are available at http://www.access-board.gov/mde/nprm.htm.
DCAB is in the process of reviewing the proposed standards and plans to submit comments. For more information about DCAB's comments, feel free to contact Curtis Motoyama, Facility Access Coordinator at (808) 586-8121 or curtis.motoyama@doh.hawaii.gov. |
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Frequently Asked Question
Q: When swimming pools are provided as a public and common use amenity, what are the accessibility requirements under the Fair Housing Act?
A: Requirement 2 covers recreational facilities such as swimming pools. Fair Housing Act Design Manual, Chart 2.4 Diagram 2.8. A swimming pool must be located on an accessible route, but there is no requirement that an accessible route be provided into the pool. In addition, a door or gate accessing the pool must meet Requirement 3 and the route must provide access to the deck around the pool. |
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DCAB
919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
(808) 586-8121 (Voice/TTY) (808) 586-8129 (Fax)
E-mail: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov
Web site: www.hawaii.gov/health/dcab
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