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Non-ADA Compliant Passenger Loading Zone at Renovated Hotel

Where passenger loading zones are provided, at least one accessible passenger loading zone is required in every continuous 100 linear feet of loading zone or fraction thereof. When facilities are renovated, PLZs at the facility should be included in the renovation for ADA compliance.

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Washing Machine and Clothes Dryer ADA Compliance

Washing machines and clothes dryers in Title II and Title III facilities must comply with the ADA. These ADA requirements apply to various types of laundry facilities, including, but not limited to, those serving residential dwelling units, dormitories and other types of transient lodging, laundromats, and recreation facilities. These Standards apply to portable and/or temporary laundry equipment as well.

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Medical and Long-Term Care Facilities and the ADA - Technical

Medical Care and Long-Term Care facilities must comply with the ADA. Covered facilities include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric facilities, detoxification facilities, and medical units in prisons, correction facilities, and detention centers. Long-term Care facilities such as nursing homes, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities are also covered. As this article has shown, there is a lot to it when it comes to inspecting and verifying ADA compliance.

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Settlement Agreement with Newton County, AR, for Election Polling Place Accessibility

This election polling place settlement agreement was reached in lieu of a lawsuit. This process and settlement agreement could have been prevented if Newton County had been pro-active in their approach to ADA compliance at election polling places.

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DOJ Position on ADA Compliance for Elements Not Listed in ADA Standards

Even though an element or installation in a Title II or Title III facility is not specifically included in the ADA Standards, the DOJ will still apply the ADA’s general nondiscrimination provisions, including the requirement to make reasonable modifications where necessary to provide the public accommodation’s goods and services to people with disabilities.

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ADA Compliant Fitness Facilities

Fitness facilities must be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. This applies to any and all public facilities with exercise/fitness equipment for use by the public. Fitness facilities have elements and features that are common to many facilities. Elements and features that are unique to fitness facilities include areas of sports activities, swimming pools, and exercise machines and equipment.

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Drinking Fountains and the ADA

Accessible drinking fountains in Title II and Title III facilities are required to comply with the ADA. At least two accessible drinking fountains should be installed, one at a lower level for individuals using a wheelchair, and one at a higher level for individuals standing. Drinking fountains should not create a hazard as a protruding object.

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Enforcement for ADA/ABA/FHA Compliance Has to Start at the Top

Recently Andrew Pulrang wrote an excellent article about poor compliance with enforcement of ADA/ABA/FHA laws. I agree with the main points in the article but I would like to suggest that compliance has to start at the top. And by the top I mean with every elected federal official, state governor, and buisness CEO and owner. And I don’t think it is happening.

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