2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

CHAPTER 7: COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS AND FEATURES TECHNICAL 707.7 Display Screen. The display screen shall comply with 707.7. EXCEPTION: Drive-up only automatic teller machines and fare machines shall not be required to comply with 707.7.1. 707.7.1 Visibility. The display screen shall be visible from a point located 40 inches (1015 mm) above the center of the clear floor space in front of the machine. 707.7.2 Characters. Characters displayed on the screen shall be in a sans serif font. Characters shall be 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) high minimum based on the uppercase letter "I". Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background. 707.8 Braille Instructions. Braille instructions for initiating the speech mode shall be provided. Braille shall comply with 703.3. 708 Two-Way Communication Systems 708.1 General. Two-way communication systems shall comply with 708. Advisory 708.1 General. Devices that do not require handsets are easier to use by people who have a limited reach. 708.2 Audible and Visual Indicators. The system shall provide both audible and visual signals. Advisory 708.2 Audible and Visual Indicators. A light can be used to indicate visually that assistance is on the way. Signs indicating the meaning of visual signals should be provided. 708.3 Handsets. Handset cords, if provided, shall be 29 inches (735 mm) long minimum. 708.4 Residential Dwelling Unit Communication Systems. Communications systems between a residential dwelling unit and a site, building, or floor entrance shall comply with 708.4. 708.4.1 Common Use or Public Use System Interface. The common use or public use system interface shall include the capability of supporting voice and TTY communication with the residential dwelling unit interface. 708.4.2 Residential Dwelling Unit Interface. The residential dwelling unit system interface shall include a telephone jack capable of supporting voice and TTY communication with the common use or public use system interface. D2e3p8artment of Justice 2010 Standards: Titles II and III - 201 Titles II and III - 2010 Standards - 172