Look at the photo on the right. This is a good example of the Americans with Disabilities Act done right. This is beach access in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where a permanent path that is level, firm, slip resistant, and at least 36 inches wide connecting the public walkway at the street to the beach. Plus, the blue matt is designed for use by disabled because it is also flat, marked in ADA blue (not required but nice), and provides a turnaround space on the path that is at least 5 feet wide. Excellent! In fact there are many examples of how to do the ADA right in Fort Lauderdale and near the beach. Congratulations on a job well done!

If you observe a building, stadium, or beach access that is not ADA compliant and you would like to know how to proceed, please see the link at What To Do When A Building Is Not ADA Compliant or Accessible.

ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, offers ADA/ABA/FHA accessibility compliance inspections for buildings and facilities, as applicable to the different laws, and expert witness services with respect to ADA/ABA/FHA laws for building owners, tenants and managers. Also, ADAIN offers consulting for home modifications as a CAPS consultant for people wishing to age in place in their homes. For a complete list of services please see ADAIN Services.

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