[blindLaw] Question on the ADA for law school project.

[Angie Matney]

I mistakenly sent the version applicable to state and local governments. I think this page links to the Title III version, but I am searching on my phone. Anyway, hopefully this guets you started. 

https://www.access-board.gov/ada/

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> On Feb 11, 2022, at 8:43 PM, Angie Matney <angie.matney at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Teresita, 
> 
> These guidelines are part of the ADA 2010 technical standardds. As others have pointed out, the ADA does not apply to products; but there are places that need to have accessible kitchens (and other spaces) to be ADA compliant. The technical standards set forth detailed requirements Some manufacturers use the shorthand phrase "ADA-COMPLIANT" to mean that an entity with ADA obligations can comply through use of their product. Hope that makes sense. I'm pasting a link to the standards below. I believe the requirements for kitchens are at Section 804. 
> 
> https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm#c8
> 
> 
> Best, 
> 
>> Angie
> 
> 
>> On Feb 11, 2022, at 6:57 PM, Teresita Rios via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Dear all,,
>> This is probably not the group to ask, but.
>> 
>> Is anyone an ADA expert or know one?
>> 
>> I am having issues finding any sections or administrative guidance
>> supporting
>> ADA accessible refrigerators.
>> My question is because I wrote an entire note urging an expansion of the
>> ADA  to new technology including touch screen appliances.
>> 
>> I found several websites claiming to have ADA refrigerators.
>> 
>> https://www.spencerstv.com/blog/best-ada-compliant-refrigerators.
>> and also GE.
>> https://www.geappliances.com/ge/ada-compliant/
>> 
>> "
>> ADA Requirements for Top-Freezer Refrigerators
>> 
>> To be considered ADA compliant, GE top-freezer refrigerators must meet the
>> following requirements:
>> 
>>   -
>>      - 100% of the fresh food space below 54 inches.
>>      - 50% of the freezer space below 54 inches.
>> 
>> Controls must:
>> 
>>   -
>>      - Be below 54 inches.
>>      - Be operable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching
>>      or twisting of the wrist.
>>      - Require force of less than 5 lbs to activate."
>> 
>> 
>> Does anyone know where the guidance comes from?
>> 
>> I already searched Westlaw, Nexus and Hineonline, Bloomberg. major cites.
>> Google Scholar etc.
>> 
>> If anyone knows, let me know.
>> Warmly,
>> Teresita
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