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   rasconc | Jan 13, 2005 08:32pm | #1

   http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm

   http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reg3a.html#Anchor-Appendix-52467

   http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/publicat.htm

   http://www.nwbuildnet.com/nwbn/ada.html

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   arrowpov | Jan 13, 2005 09:04pm | #2

   Check with the individual buying the condo for their input. We have had hc clients that needed doors and other things done contrary to federal guidelines. They know what will work the best for them with their particular disabilty.

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   CapnMac | Jan 13, 2005 09:04pm | #3

   There's a bit of a holy grail <g>

   This is why ADA consultants make the money they do.

   There's some "issues" in "full" versus "not full" compliance.  Any decision to not fully comply needs to be backed up in writing with some really good reasons why.  There's cases where the individual the changes are being made for can be over-ruled by the AHJ--whether that individual wants the changes or not.

   It's tricky.

   Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
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   DanH | Jan 13, 2005 10:00pm | #4

   I've looked and looked and not found what you want -- info for upgrading an existing home/apartment to be more "handicapped friendly". Everything you find points you at the ADA docs, one way or another, and that's both incomprehensible and excessive.

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   BillHartmann | Jan 13, 2005 11:33pm | #6

   Try googling on Universal Design.

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   IMERC | Jan 13, 2005 10:15pm | #5

   Architecual Grafic Standards will ave all the information you'll need...

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!!   What a Ride!

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   CapnMac | Jan 14, 2005 02:26am | #7

   Architecual Grafic Standards will ave all the information you'll need

   Sure, for $385 at Barnes & Noble (nigh unto $500 for the CD).

   ANd, then, it's down to definitions.  There used to be some fairly clear stuff labled "Barrier Free," from the good old days.  Haven't search for any recently, though.

   Just got through with a renovation project at a power plant--they were rather surprised how much ADA they had to comply with.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)

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   IMERC | Jan 14, 2005 11:19pm | #10

   try the library...

   I have my own copy of AGS... (5th and 10th editions)

   others must...

   BTW tops out at 640$$$

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!!   What a Ride!

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   WayneL5 | Jan 14, 2005 04:29am | #8

   "Handicapped" is a large class.  It is most important to speak to the client and find out what the particular needs are.  If it's confinement to a wheelchair that's one thing, but difficulty using the hands is another, vision problems is another, and so forth.  Does the client prefer shower or tub?  Carpet or hard flooring?  Window coverings?  Powered windows? And so forth.

   Taunton's book on the subject is excellent.  I have a copy and found it quite useful.

   http://www.taunton.com/store/pages/070174.asp

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   calvin | Jan 14, 2005 04:40am | #9

   Take a look at this site, there's some info and publications available.  Then contact them, they're a good group of folks, that used to be forthcoming with info long before it was cool to do it.

   http://www.unitedspinal.org/

   formerly the eastern paralyzed veterans assoc.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time