The Brentwood Home Page recently noted that the Brentwood City Commission unanimously approved two items related to the city’s future first fully-inclusive playground, with the playground now anticipated to open in the summer of 2022. Most play areas for Title II or Title III facilities must comply with the ADA.
Read MoreThe THDA offers the Emergency Repair Program (ERP) to allocate funds to make essential home repairs for elderly or disabled homeowners in TN. The ERP corrects, repairs, or replaces an essential system and/or critical structural problem for low-income homeowners who are age 60 and older or persons with a disability.
Read MoreLowe’s offers sit to stand toilets as an option for aging-in-place bathroom installations as part of the Lowe’s website Livable Home. When shopping for a sit-to-stand toilet, make sure it is described as “ADA Compliant” and that the seat height above the floor is between 17-19 inches. A safer and more accessible home should include aging-in-place considerations, such as sit-to-stand toilets.
Read MoreBed Standers are devices designed to assist people when getting in or out of bed. Some bed railings also work as bed standers. These devices can be part of aging-in-place home modifications. There are many different types of bed standers. Richard Acree offers aging-in-place planning services. Please call 615-752-0060.
Read MoreThe Housing and Services Resource Center will implement a federally coordinated approach to providing resources, program guidance, training, and technical assistance to public housing authorities and housing providers.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining Ideas to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on accessibility and safety. Good home accessibility and safety are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities. Accessible kitchen cabinets will help.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining Tips for Entryways in an Accessible Home. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on safety and accessibility, including entryways. Good home safety and accessibility are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining Landscaping Tips for an Accessible Home. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on safety and accessibility, including landscaped areas and gardens. Good home safety and accessibility are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities.
Read MoreThe requirements of the ADA are minimum standards. Going beyond the ADA, like this ramp installation did, is great! That is why this ramp installation is a great example of doing the ADA right!
Read MoreCompliance with the ADA is an opportunity for a religious entity to make their programs and facilities more welcoming and inclusive. Richard Acree at ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, offers religious entity facility inspections for ADA compliance. Please call 615-752-0060, or email inspections4ada@gmail.com, if your church facility needs an inspection to improve safety and accessibility.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining How to Build an Accessible Pedestrian Ramp. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on safety and accessibility. Good home safety and accessibility are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities, and for their caregivers.
Read MoreRecently the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an agreement with supermarket chain Hy-Vee, Inc., to ensure access to online COVID-19 vaccination information and scheduling. The agreement will help ensure that individuals with disabilities who use screen readers and those who have difficulty using a mouse can privately and independently book their potentially life-saving vaccination appointments online.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining Bathroom Items at Lowes for Greater Safety. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on accessibility and safety. Good home accessibility and safety are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining The Best Organization Ideas for an Accessible Home. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on safety and accessibility. Good home safety and accessibility are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities, and for their caregivers. Organizing your home can improve safety and accessibility.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining Prepping Your Home Before Knee Replacement Surgery. The same information can be applied to foot surgery. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on safety and accessibility. Good home safety and accessibility are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities, including temporary disabilities from foot surgery.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining Prepping Your Home Before Knee Replacement Surgery. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on safety and accessibility. Good home safety and accessibility are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities, including permanent and temporary disabilities.
Read MoreThe U.S. Access Board (USAB) investigated 38 cases under the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 that were resolved through corrective action in FY 2021. The USAB enforces the ABA. Filing a complaint with the USAB can be easily accomplished by completing an online form.
Read MoreAt Lowe’s website Livable Home you can see an informative article explaining 10 Ways to Make Your Home Fall-Proof and Hazard-Free. The goal of a more livable home is to design a home that focuses on safety and accessibility. Good home safety and accessibility are very helpful for all people but especially for individuals with disabilities, and for their caregivers. Caregivers includes case managers.
Read MoreSt. Augustine, FL, is a beautiful town on the east coast of Florida known for sun and surf and a very special small downtown area that is great to visit. But, St. Augustine also has a reputation for ADA compliance, as was recently observed while walking around the area. St. Augustine has taken the initiative to shave off raised walkways, caused by tree growth, so the differential elevations are at least not abrupt.
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