There is a lot wrong with this parking area intended to be accessible. These violations of the ADA discriminate against individuals living with a disability. What they could/should have done here is install one accessible space in front of the store, and another near the entrance to the hotel. At least one of these spaces, and preferably both, should be van accessible. Each accessible parking space should connect to an accessible route to the front/main pedestrian entrances.
Read MoreRecently on a road trip through Montana and Wyoming, I found examples of non-compliance with the ADA. At a hotel I observed a parking area intended to be accessible that had several violations including no compliant access aisle, a single vertical sign for two ADA parking spaces, the sign is installed too low to the ground, and neither of the parking spaces is van accessible.
Read MoreAccessible parking spaces and access aisles must be mostly level and at the same level/elevation for the full length of the space. Curb ramps are not allowed to project into the accessible parking space or access aisle.
Read MoreAccessible parking spaces and access aisles must be mostly level and at the same level/elevation for the full length of the space. Curb ramps are not allowed to project into the accessible parking space or access aisle. Tenants and owners of Title II and III facilities share responsibility for ADA compliance.
Read MoreThe city of Columbus, GA, has installed accessible municipal parallel parking. This parallel parking space is a great example of the ADA done right! Congratulations to the city of Columbus, GA, for taking the initiative to install fully accessible parallel parking!
Read MoreAccess aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with Standard 502.3. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
Read MoreThe signs are too low to the ground. There are no markings for the spaces to show where to park. There is no “van accessible” space. There are no access aisles connecting to an accessible route to the entrance. And grass is not a suitable surface for the parking spaces or the access aisles.
Read MoreAn accessible aisle for the accessible parking space is missing from the photo. Each accessible parking space should have an accessible aisle next to the parking space. An access aisle is not an option for accessible parking. It is required.
Read MoreADA compliant vehicle parking spaces and access aisles have technical requirements for width, length, height, slope, markings, connection to an accessible route, proximity to accessible facility entrance(s), and signage. Complaints about ADA accessibility for parking spaces is a common source of lawsuits.
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