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Interesting articles about ADA, FHA, and ABA compliance inspections by ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC.

American with Disabilities Act Done Right: 2/14/19

Disabled parking at a Walmart across the street from the 100 Oaks Mall in Nashville, TN, is a great example of ADA done right. This facility may be a good candidate for the Certificate of Excellence offered by ADAIN.

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Is Functionality part of ADA Compliance?

Within 28 CFR, 35.133, Maintenance of accessible features, states, “(a) A public entity shall maintain in operable working condition those features of facilities and equipment that are required to be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities by the Act or this part.”

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Knee and Toe Clearance for ADA Compliance

2010 ADA Standard 306.1 [Knee and Toe Clearance] General, states, “Where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or turning space, the space shall comply with [Standard] 306.” Knee Clearance measurements pertain to disabled individuals in a wheel chair making a front approach to an element.

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Is your favorite beach resort ADA compliant? It should be.

The DOJ alleged that portions of the Beachcomber Resort were altered after January 26, 1992, and those portions should have been altered in such a manner that they are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, to the maximum extent feasible, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Can a new building have discrepancies with ADA installations?

Unfortunately yes. Look no further than the 2016 Consent Decree by and between the Plaintiff, United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Defendants, Craft LLC and 30 Hop LLC, d/b/a 30 Hop. For the complete document see the link at Consent Decree for Craft and 30 Hop.

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ADA Done Right - Directional Sign for ADA Handicapped Parking and Route [2/3/19]

Exterior signage at the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa at Kaanapali Beach in Maui, HI, make this location a great candidate for the Certificate of Excellence for ADA offered by ADAIN.

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Phototherapy Medical Equipment - ADA Done Right [1/22/19]

The Vanderbilt Dermatology Clinic has taken steps to make sure all patients can have access to this medical service and device. This clinic is a good candidate for the Certificate of Excellence offered by ADAIN.

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What's Wrong With This Photo? [1/10/19]

According to the 2010 ADA Standards, signage characters and their background shall have a non-glare finish. Characters shall contrast with their background with either light characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background.

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ADA: Doing it Right (1/8/19)

The exterior ramp and route for disabled pedestrians at the MacDonalds restaurant near the Cool Springs in Brentwood, TN, make this location a great candidate for the Certificate of Excellence offered by ADAIN.

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ADA: Doing it Right at Bank of America (1/7/19)

The accessible parking and pedestrian route at the Bank of America near the Cool Springs Mall in Brentwood, TN, make this location a great candidate for the Certificate of Excellence offered by ADAIN.

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Current ADA Laws are Not Being Enforced

Current ADA laws are not being fully enforced. Yet, in a post by Seyfarth/Shaw, a new Ohio law will require notice and opportunity to cure as a prerequisite for a plaintiff’s recovery of attorney’s fees in physical accessibility [ADA] lawsuits.

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