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Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

The Department of Justice’s explanation of changes to the ADA design standards, with section-by-section analysis and responses to public comments.

AccessibilityAnthropometry & ergonomics
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Contents 1 Introduction........…………………....….………......1 2 State and Local Government Facilities: Guidance on the Revisions to 28 CFR 35.151....3 3 Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities: Guidance on the Revisions to 28 CFR part 36, subpart D.............…….……..39 4 Appendix B to part 36: Analysis and Commentary on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design…......................................69 ii

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