Multi-story buildings and facilities can require an accessible route, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to move above and/or below the main level of entry. Usually this is accomplished by elevators or ramps. This article will focus on elevators.
Read MoreWhether new construction or alterations of existing facilities, the ADA has significant regulations for the locations and counts of toilet rooms and bathing rooms.
Read MoreToilet and Bathing Rooms are critical spaces in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Whether new construction or alterations of existing facilities, the ADA has significant regulations for the locations and counts of toilet rooms and bathing rooms.
Read MoreEmployee work areas in public accommodations and state or local government facilities are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This article will discuss the basic accessible components of an employee work area including a means to approach, enter and exit the employee work area, for larger employee work areas an accessible circulation path, a means of egress from the employee work area, and an audible fire alarm system with at least the wiring for a visual warning.
Read MoreEmployee work areas in public accommodations and state or local government facilities are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This article will discuss the basic accessible components of an employee work area including a means to approach, enter and exit the employee work area, for larger employee work areas an accessible circulation path, a means of egress from the employee work area, and an audible fire alarm system with at least the wiring for a visual warning.
Read MoreNew Construction versus Alteration of a building. This issue comes up a lot in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) world. An alteration is defined in the 2010 ADA Standards as “A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or portion thereof.”
Read MoreDining Surfaces in public places must comply with the ADA Laws if the dining surfaces are fixed or built-in elements. Dining surfaces include, but are not limited to, bars, tables, lunch counters, and booths.
Read MoreCheckout aisles have unique Standards within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 2010 ADA Standards 216.11, 227.2 and 904.3 cover the accessibility requirements for checkout aisles. Checkout aisle installations must comply with ADA Standards for height, width, numbers, and signage.
Read MoreFood Service Counters have unique Standards in the ADA Laws. 2010 ADA Standards 227.3, 227.4, 227.5, and 904 cover the accessibility requirements of Food Service Counters. If you observe a building or food service counter 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 MoreFood Service Counters have unique Standards in the ADA Laws. 2010 ADA Standards 227.3, 227.4, 227.5, and 904 cover the accessibility requirements of Food Service Counters. If you observe a building or food service counter 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 MoreThe Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) lists funding options for medical care for children in Tennessee with medical needs.
Read MoreStarting Monday, November 23, 2020, families can complete the online self-referral form through TennCare Connect to begin applying for the Katie Beckett program. Get more information on the new program here. A Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) consultant can help with the design and installation of aging in place home modifications for children with medical needs.
Read MoreCheckout aisles have unique Standards within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 2010 ADA Standards 216.11, 227.2 and 904.3 cover the accessibility requirements for checkout aisles. Checkout aisle installations must comply with ADA Standards for height, width, numbers, and signage.
Read MoreNew Construction versus Alteration of a building. This issue comes up a lot in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) world. An alteration is defined in the 2010 ADA Standards as “A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or portion thereof.”
Read MoreSeyfarth Shaw LLP posted an article on November 17, 2020 entitled How Will DOJ Enforce Title III of the ADA in a Biden Administration? The synopsis of the article is that a Biden Administration Department of Justice (DOJ) will likely bring higher engagement and more aggressive enforcement on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III issues.
Read MoreThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws for menu boards and displays commonly found in quick service resturants can be difficult to use for people with impaired vision. Owners and operators of restaurants would do well to welcome the disabled community into their facility by incorporating the guidance in Standard 703 into their menu board design.
Read MoreThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws apply to fixed or built-in elements, not non-fixed elements. Fixed or built-in elements must comply with the ADA laws. Elements that are not fixed into position or built-in do not have to comply with the ADA laws. In the spirit of the ADA laws elements that are not fixed or built-in should be placed in locations that comply with the Standards, if feasible and reasonable.
Read MoreADA Laws for self service displays and shelves in retail stores can be confusing depending on the purpose of the shelving. If your facility offers food for patrons make sure you have ample methods in place so disabled individuals can have the same access to goods as individuals who are not disabled. Signage encouraging individuals to ask for assistance may be the most cost effective method to provide this service and avoid discrimination.
Read MoreIn the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) there are several different kinds of counters, each with its own rules and requirements. Although counters can have a different function and different ADA requirements, there are some common ADA requirements that apply to all counters. The different kinds of counters include: check out aisles, sales and service counters (all kinds), food service lines, check-in/ coat check counters, counters at service windows, customer service counters, ordering, pick-up & drop-off counters, other types of service or sales counters to include display/ exhibit counters only if they function as a sales/ service counter.
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