TN legislature passes bill that has come to be known as the “voter criminalization bill”. This bill introduces numerous restrictions on third-party voter registration groups.
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.
Read MoreThe Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced payments by Greyhound Lines, Inc. totaling $2,966,000 to over 2,100 individuals who experienced [ADA] disability discrimination while traveling or attempting to travel on Greyhound Bus Lines. After earlier fines the total financial settlement is over $3.25 Million.
Read MoreWhen private insurance does not cover all of the specialists and services, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, that a child needs, Medicaid fills these gaps and supplements private insurance by covering those services as wrap-around services.
Read MoreExplaination of Amendment #1 to TN HB 498, Part A, of the Katie Beckett Bill, regarding home modifications for disabled children.
Read MoreToday, 5/1/19, FOX news reports the TN House and Senate approved HB 498 and signed off on a $38.5 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes funding for providing Medicaid assistance to disabled children. The budget still needs final approval and a signature from Gov. Bill Lee.
Read MoreWhat should you do if you think your election polling place is not ADA accessible? You have several options. Contact your county Commissioner, the county election supervisor, or , if you are not sure that your election polling place is not ADA accessible, it may be wise to hire an ADA accessibility inspector to look at the voting site for you.
Read MoreThe TN Katie Beckett Waiver bill would allow states to give Medicaid to children with disabilities as a way of preventing their placement in an institution, even if their parents earn too much for them to qualify.
Read MoreSignage at the disabled seating at the San Juan International Airport is an example of ADA done right. This facility may be a good candidate for the Certificate of Excellence offered by ADAIN.
Read MoreTelephone installations at the Orlando airport make this location a great candidate for the Certificate of Excellence for ADA offered by ADAIN.
Read MoreShort answer: NO! CAPS stands for Certified Aging in Place Services. Some confuse this to only mean helping the elderly remain in their own homes as they age. While that is one segment of the population that CAPS can help, it is far from the only segment.
Read MoreYou should choose a CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Services) consultant to make sure your accessibility issues are met.
Read MoreRichard Acree is a certified aging-in-place specialist (CAPS). CAPS is a residential accessibility services credential proxied by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) that offers principles to improve safety and accessibility in your home, regardless of your age or physical condition.
Read MoreThe United States of America and Harris County, TX have entered into a settlement agreement regarding accessible election polling places. After over 4 years of legalbattling, the parties agreed to a settlement. The terms of the settlement will remain in effect for 4 more years!
Read MoreDeleware’s Dover Downs Hotel has taken steps to improve ADA compliance. This makes the Dover Downs Hotel a great candidate for the Certificate of Excellence for ADA offered by ADAIN.
Read MoreADA compliance of automated doors is complicated and the compliance criteria is located in different sources. Automated doors are helpful features for all people but certainly for disabled individuals, if they are installed and operating correctly. This is important because owners or tenants in buildings that have automated doors are responsible for the installation and operation of these doors with respect to the ADA.
Read MoreRichard Acree, ADAC, at ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, now offers training for American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues and discrepancies! Richard offers training for employers and employees of businesses and government agencies interested in improving their working knowledge of ADA compliance for Title II and Title III properties.
Read MoreRichard Acree at ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, offers his service as a guest speaker regarding ten common ADA discrepancies. This is a one hour presentatioin where Richard shows photos of discrepancies and diagrams of correct installations. Call 615-752-0060 to schedule.
Read MorePicnic tables in Melbourne, FL, where ADA applications were done right. This is a great candidate for the Certificate of Excellence for ADA offered by ADAIN
Read MoreImproper ramp and door maneuvering space for ADA compliance at a retail store entry/exit door.
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