DOJ sued Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, PC, an optometry and ophthalmology provider, for violating the ADA by refusing to transfer certain patients using wheelchairs onto surgical and exam tables and instead requiring these patients to hire third-party medical support personnel for this service.
Read MoreThe Ellie G’s Dream World inclusive playground in Franklin, TN will get underway in January, 2022. The goal is to raise $1.5 million of the playground’s estimated cost of $3 million through community sponsorship. Opportunities to donate range from half a million dollars to the cost for a cup of coffee. Most play areas (playgrounds) for Title II or Title III facilities must comply with the ADA. The ADA has very specific and stringent requirements for play area surfaces.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) offers multiple programs to assist Tennessee homeowners with home modifications to increase safety, livability, and visitability. This article is about the TN Home Weatherization Assistance Program. Improving home weatherization will make a home more livable and visitable. Improving home weatherization will reduce the cost of home ownership, which increases the opportunity for individuals to live in their homes longer. Aging-in-place concepts include improving home weatherization to make the home more livable and visitable.
Read MoreIn recent lawsuit settlements the DOJ has required entities with websites and mobile aps to create a position for a Web Accessibility Coordinator (WAC). If no employees of an entity are willing or able to serve as a WAC, a consultant should be hired to fill that role. Proactive entities should consider adding a WAC to their staff to prevent or avoid lawsuits regarding website and mobile app accessibility.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) offers multiple programs to assist Tennessee homeowners with home modifications to increase safety, livability, and visitability. This article is about the Home Modifications and Ramps Program, which is administered by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Middle Tennessee. UCP builds ramps and coordinates state-wide construction of wheelchair ramps for individuals with mobility disabilities whose homes are without proper accessibility.
Read MoreThe DOJ announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) to resolve alleged violations of Title II of the ADA that involve the website and mobile applications for MTD. Title II of the ADA requires state and local governmental entities like public transportation providers to provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from their services, programs and activities.
Read MoreThe 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.
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