The State of Tennessee Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, offers services to individuals with disabilities to prepare them for employment or to retain their employment.
Read MoreThe Ability Cuts all-abilities hair salon has opened in Brentwood, TN! In an article posted on News Channel 5 in Nashville, TN, by Seena Sleem, Elizabeth Cervantes recently opened Ability Cuts in Brentwood, as a salon that focuses on clients with special needs.
Read MoreHuntington's Disease is a common chronic and degenerative health conditions that can lead to disability. A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) consultant can help with home modifications for these conditions. Understand that each disabled individual will be different, as will each house. Each case should be evaluated and modified in accordance with the specific needs of the disabled individual.
Read MoreExterior hardscape installations should be designed and installed to drain water off and prevent standing water from accumulation. Within the ADA surfaces that are required to be “level” are allowed to have a maximum slope of 1:48, or 2.08%, to provide for surface drainage and prevent pooled or standing water.
Read MoreThe DOJ has submitted a statement of interest to a case regarding accessibility at blood plasma donation centers. If the DOJ opinion prevails, these centers will be required to comply with the ADA not only for sign language interpreters, but also for all other issues regarding ADA compliance.
Read MoreDr. Crawford was called for jury duty multiple times over a seven-year period but was denied access due to failure by Hinds County, MS to comply with the ADA. This pattern of past discrimination with respect to the ADA suggested Dr. Crawford will suffer from additional discrimination in the future. This situation could have been prevented if Hinds County, MS, had taken a proactive approach to ADA compliance.
Read MorePlease see the link for the TN Statewide Transportation Map for all citizens including aging and disabled residents. Just click on the county you are interested in and see the transportation options available. Another link is available for TN Transportation Programs and Services to offer an alternative to the interactive Statewide Transportation Map.
Read MoreIn an article from BBC News, a new, colorful barcode technology is being adopted for the first time in food packaging in the UK. NaviLens, a Spanish firm, says this new technology aims to help blind and partially-sighted people identify products in shops, and access health and safety information about food.
Read MoreAny housing unit acquired, constructed, or remodeled using proceeds from the SAH grant program must: 1. comply with the MPRs, and 2. include features necessary to accommodate the Veteran’s disabilities. The home renovation or modification completed using SAH grant funding must comply with the MPRs and the contract signed for the project.
Read MoreNIST has released for public comment a request for information (RFI) to remove barriers to voting for people with disabilities.
Read MoreThe Ventura County Transportation Commission was found in non-compliance with the ADA laws at the Station located at 30 Lewis Road, Camarillo, CA 93010. This settlement agreement could have been prevented had the VCTC been pro-active about ADA compliance.
Read MoreThis election polling place settlement agreement was reached in lieu of a lawsuit. This process and settlement agreement could have been prevented if Newton County had been pro-active in their approach to ADA compliance at election polling places.
Read MoreFSTAG applies to trails in the National Forest System that meet all three of the following criteria: the trail is new or altered; the trail has a designed use of Hiker/Pedestrian as defined in the Federal Trail Data Standards (FTDS); the trail connects either directly to a trailhead or to a trail that meets most of the accessibility requirements found in FSTAG.
Read MoreAccessible beach access routes at USFS facilities must meet the requirements in the FSORAG for slope, width, resting areas, surface conditions, openings, and edge protection in some circumstances. A beach access route is a continuous unobstructed path that crosses the surface of the beach and provides pedestrian access to the water.
Read MoreEven though an element or installation in a Title II or Title III facility is not specifically included in the ADA Standards, the DOJ will still apply the ADA’s general nondiscrimination provisions, including the requirement to make reasonable modifications where necessary to provide the public accommodation’s goods and services to people with disabilities.
Read MoreToilet buildings at USFS facilities must comply with the 2015 Architectural Barriers Act. Differences will apply if there is one toilet riser versus multiple toilet risers. Do not confuse a toilet pit with a toilet building.
Read MoreAccessible pit toilets at USFS facilities must meet the requirements in the FSORAG. These requirements depend on whether or not the installation has walls, thin/lightweight walls, or sturdy walls. The design of pit toilets varies widely depending on the setting, the amount of expected use, and the system used to manage the waste. If an accessible pit toilet has walls, a floor, a door, or a roof, these components must comply with the appropriate provisions of ABAAS.
Read MoreThese companies/facilities and JCR Companies could have avoided this evaluation and settlement process by taking proactive steps to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards at these managed properties. Property Managers have a responsibility to advise their clients/tenants about the requirements of the ADA and to maintain their managed properties in compliance with the ADA.
Read MoreAccessible utility sinks at USFS facilities must meet the requirements in the FSORAG, if the utility sink is provided in a recreation facility that also contains a cook top or conventional range. Not all utility sinks have to be accessible. The requirements for accessible utility sinks include sink rim height, bottom of the sink bowl height, clear space, control height, accessible controls, and water spout height.
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