U.S. Access Board Seeks Information on Low Transfer Surface Height for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
FDA authorizes second booster shot for people age 50 and up
Federal Judge rules in favor of parents in mask lawsuit
Department of Transportation to Hold Public Meeting on Air Travel by Persons Who Use Wheelchairs
Parents of disabled students sue Virginia Governor
Sign Language Classes–Fall 2022 CANCELED
Bennett’s Village
Sign language classes
Adaptive equipment
ADA corner
U.S. Access Board Seeks Information on Low Transfer Surface Height for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
May 20 2022
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The U.S. Access Board currently has an open comment period through , 2022 regarding the appropriate low-height of medical diagnostic equipment with transfer surfaces, including examination tables and chairs and diagnostic imaging medical equipment with tables, so that the equipment can be adjusted to accommodate the broadest range of users. Read More |
FDA authorizes second booster shot for people age 50 and up
Mar 29 2022
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green light on Tuesday to a second coronavirus vaccine booster shot for people aged 50 and older in an effort to ward off another potential spike in infections due to a subvariant of omicron. Read More
Federal Judge rules in favor of parents in mask lawsuit
Mar 24 2022
Virginia state officials will not be allowed to prevent or limit 10 school divisions from considering mask requirements as an accommodation for some students with disabilities, under a federal injunction. Read More
Department of Transportation to Hold Public Meeting on Air Travel by Persons Who Use Wheelchairs
Mar 17 2022
VIRTUAL MEETING REGARDING AIR TRAVEL
Sign Language Classes–Fall 2022 CANCELED
Jan 14 2022
All Sign Language Classes are canceled until further notice. We apologize for
the inconvenience.
Bennett’s Village
Aug 7 2021
Bennett’s Village is an organization dedicated to make the world a more inclusive place for ALL to play. Read More
Sign language classes
Aug 7 2021
All Sign Language Classes are canceled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Adaptive equipment
Aug 7 2021
Here is some of the equipment IRC currently has available. If you would like more information about our available equipment or would like to request equipment, please contact us.
Power chairs
- 2 Jazzy power chairs
- 1 Pronto-M-1 power chair
Manual chairs
- Several E&J folding chairs
Other
- Walkers
- Portable ramps
- Crutches
- Tires and tubes
ADA corner
Aug 7 2021
Below are various sources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more detailed inquiries, please visit or email a staff member from the staff page.
ADA.gov homepage
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act from the US Department of Justice.
ADAAG Standards
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities.
ADA Standards
2010 ADA Standards for accessible design.
DBTAC Online Course
Overview of disability rights laws–a free, self-paced course on federal disability rights laws.
Architectural Barriers Act
The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968.
Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy
Virginia’s Protection and Advocacy System Serving Persons with Disabilities.
Center for Universal Design
The Center for Universal Design at NC State is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products.
Ramp Design
Handicap ramp design and construction guidelines.