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 ISA sign indicating another route into the building toward the right of the stair installation.
Read MoreSeyfarth Shaw LLP reports that the number of ADA Title III lawsuits filed in federal courts by the end of November 2019 (10,206) exceeded the number of such lawsuits filed in all of 2018 (10,163). We do not expect this to change in 2020.
Read MoreADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, (ADAIN) offers expert witness services for plaintiffs and defendents in disputes regarding Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Read MoreWhat you are looking at is a car parked in a disabled parking space. Out of the picture to the left is a large multi-story hotel style Inn at a state park. What’s wrong? HINT: Hope there is no fire at the Inn.
Read MoreCommonwealth of Virginia Sued Regarding ADA Discrimination Against Deaf Defendant. Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the services, programs, or activities of a public entity.
Read MoreIf your are remodeling or renovating a commercial or government building, the ADA laws are clear that providing access to the disabled community is a high priority that cannot be forgotten or dismissed.
Read MoreRichard Acree at ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, (ADAIN) successfully completed a Disability Lawsuit against an Art College for door compliance with the Americans with Disability Act.
Read MoreCarilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (RMH) was sued by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) after a complaint from four (4) people, three (3) of whom are deaf, who alleged that RMH personnel failed to provide sign language interpretive services when necessary to ensure effective communication with the four Complainants.
Read MoreThe Complainant, who is deaf, in an ADA lawsuit, alleged that Lincare personnel failed to provide qualified sign language interpreter services during an appointment in which she was renting a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device.
Read MoreThe Washington State Supreme Court ruled that obesity is an impairment and disability, in the State of Washington, referencing the case of Casey Taylor (Taylor) vs Burlington Northern Railroad (BNSF). This ruling has huge implications for employers in Washington State.
Read MoreA California Spa Group was sued by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for discrimination of the Americans with Disabilities Act against a blind patron. If you observe a building or entity 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.
Read MoreOnce you have confirmed that the ADA law(s) have been broken, you can ask the building owner to take action to remedy the situation. If the building owner fails to remedy, you can seek a legal resolution using a qualified attorney, or you can contact the US Department of Justice and ask them to investigate.
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