ADA Sign Depot Blog — ADA Law
Millions of young people grew up knowing the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act as a birthright. They now demand its guarantees — and even more.
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A blind man failed the U.S. citizenship test after it wasn’t offered in Braille
Posted by ADA Sign Depot on Mar 06, 2020
But then came the big problem: the reading portion of the exam.
The agent said they received his request for Braille, but, unfortunately, USCIS did not have Braille available.
They just had large print.
“I’m like, I don’t read large print,” he said. “I’m totally blind.”
The agent said they received his request for Braille, but, unfortunately, USCIS did not have Braille available.
They just had large print.
“I’m like, I don’t read large print,” he said. “I’m totally blind.”
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Have you heard about Unified English Braille? Is it used on ADA Signs?
Posted by ADA Sign Depot on Jan 30, 2020
On this page of ADASignDepot.com you can learn more about ADA signs made using Unified English Braille.
All ADA tactile braille signage at ADA Sign Depot can be ordered with braille that complies with the UEB, Unified English Braille.
In 2020, the U.S. Access Board will devote its monthly webinar series to a chapter-by-chapter review of the ADA Standards. These standards govern the construction and alteration of a wide range of facilities covered by the ADA. The sessions will also cover similar standards that apply under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) to facilities that are federally funded. Presenters will focus on common sources of confusion in the ADA and ABA Standards and frequently asked questions.
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The fight against taxation without representation
More than 700,000 residents live in DC, which is more than the population of Wyoming and Vermont, yet its residents still lack voting members in the U.S. House and Senate. Without these voting members, residents of DC are denied a voice in Congress to defend them from attacks on their own locally passed laws and citizen backed initiatives.
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