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Fleischer, Doris Zames – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 2007
Because of New York City's proximity to water, edifices were built with one step as a barrier to potential flooding. The increase in the disability population made it evident that this step formed a barrier to people who could not negotiate level changes, especially those in wheelchairs and motorized scooters. The Americans with Disabilities Act…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Technology, Accessibility (for Disabled), Compliance (Legal)
New York State Education Dept. Albany. Office for the Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions. – 1981
The booklet reviews Federal and New York State efforts to ensure that school programs are accessible to handicapped students and presents guidelines for making existing facilities, services, and activities accessible. The requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Education for All Handicapped Children Act are reviewed…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education