ADA Done Right in Hawaii - 3/11/2020

Hawaii Stairs and Directional Sign

Please see the photo on the right. This is a common installation found in Honolulu, Hawaii. What you see there is a stair installation for a retail entity. But stairs are not considered part of an accessible route. So in this case there is an alternative route for the disabled. Look close on the left and you can see a small sign.

Hawaii Directional Sign

The photo on the left is a closeup of the sign. This is referred to as the International Symbol of Accessibility, or ISA. It is pointing to the right, indicating an accessible route is to the right. That’s great, although in this installation I would have placed the directional sign on the right side of the steps.

Hawaii Ramp

Because way off to the right of the step system shown in the first photo above is an accessible route for disabled individuals. See the photo on the right.

So for the most part this is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) done right.

If you observe a building 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.

Thank you.