Accessible Products and New Technology

Buildings - exterior and interior

	Access Communications Information for sign designers, sign companies and specifiers about accessible signs and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Web site
	American Chute Accessible garbage chute for multi-storied residential and commercial buildings. Video available in our Technical Videos section of accessible garbage chute. Web site
	Ecoglo An advanced technology for the production of high visibility glow-in-the-dark emergency lighting which is used to build a variety of products that enhance egress in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Ecoglo Products demonstration video Web site
	Garaventa Lift Wheelchair Lifts Video available in our Technical Videos section. Web site
	Garaventa Lift Evacuation Chairs. Videos available in our Technical Videos section of both wheelchair lifts and emergency evacuation chairs. Web site
	Lift-U® Lift-UR is a company known for manufacturing transit wheelchair lifts. The company is now offering innovative vertical platform lifts for public and commercial applications. Web site
	McGuire Manufacturing Company Commercial plumbing supplies. P-Trap Kit with Pro-Wrap insulation for accessible sinks, often used in schools or public restrooms. Web site
	Nitto Kohki Co. Ltd. Auto Hinges Horizontal Sliding Door Closer (PDF) Doors equipped with these door closers can be easily opened and will close quietly at a favorite speed. Web site
	Safepath Products Vertical Rise modification products for uneven surfaces at doors, thresholds and flooring transitions. Web site
	Safety Technology International Fire Alarm "Pull" station Stopper Station with Mini Weather Stopper II Cover (PDF) Web site
	Talking Signs® Talking Signs® is an infrared wireless communications system that provides remote directional human voice messages that make confident, independent travel possible for vision impaired and print-handicapped individuals. The technology was pioneered and developed at Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center in San Francisco, California. Web site
	Technical Concepts Touch-free washroom equipment Automatic faucet handsoap systems, automatic flush systems and automatic door openers Web site
	The University of North Carolina Construction Technical Sheets These "how to" sheets provide practical information and drawings to assist the builder. These sheets should be used only as guides and are not intended for use as construction drawings. These tech sheets are free of charge but users are asked to limit selections to one copy of each title. Roll-In Shower: Slab on Grade Construction, 1.03.3 Roll-In Shower: Wood Frame Construction, 1.03.2 Section Through Pipe Protection Panel (32" Counter Height), 1.04.2 Section Through Pipe Protection Panel (34" Counter Height), 1.04.1 Threshold: Recessed Into Subfloor, 2.09.1 Curbless Showers: An Installation Guide NC residents free, Out-of-state $5.00 This booklet introduces the curbless shower and shows how the size and other details can be incorporated to successfully control water. It can help architects, builders, remodelers, installers and carpenters better understand the critical design and construction issues involved when installing curbless or "roll-in" showers. Wood Ramp Design: How to Add a Ramp This booklet was designed to help individuals avoid costly - and sometimes dangerous - mistakes in the design and construction of ramps. In simple language, it touches on entrance options, design and materials choices, costs, and compliance with codes. Web site
	Viking Electronics - Apartment Entry System. An accessible telephone entry system. Video available in our Technical Videos section of accessible telephone entry system. Web site
	Wikk Industries, Inc Designer and manufacturer of accessible power door activation products and accessible switch products. Web site

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