ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, (ADAIN) offers building and facility inspections in Anchorage, AK for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Read MoreADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, (ADAIN) offers building and facility inspections in Branson, MO for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Read MoreThe DOT issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to expand protections for airline passengers who use wheelchairs. The NPRM, entitled Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air Travelers with Disabilities Using Wheelchairs, would dramatically expand the rights and protections of airline passengers who use wheelchairs.
Read MoreThis case serves as an important reminder that before entering into contracts for such equipment, businesses must consider whether the equipment is accessible to users with disabilities and, if not, whether there will be employees in the area to provide prompt assistance. And while some courts have held that prompt employee assistance can be provided at inaccessible self-service equipment to comply with the ADA, providing accessible self-service equipment mitigates risk of litigation.
Read MoreMedStar Health violated the ADA by denying people with disabilities equal access to medical care by excluding their necessary support persons. Under the proposed Consent Decree MedStar Health has agreed to pay a total of $440,000 to compensate multiple eligible affected individuals, plus revising its public facing policies and ADA training.
Read MoreDOJ has published a NPRM explaining how they propose updating the regulations for Title II of the ADA to lay out specific requirements for the accessibility of MDE. This NPRM proposes to make the USAB’s MDE Standards enforceable under the ADA by adopting and incorporating them into the DOJ’s ADA Title II regulation.
Read MoreAccidents happen and the needs of people can change accordingly. Aging-in-place home modifications can help mitigate the effects of such accidents. If you know someone who has been injured in an accident, don’t hesitate to contact a CAPS consultant as soon as possible. Aging-in-place alterations take time. These changes should be made quickly to help victims adapt to a lifestyle as normal as possible.
Read MoreThis article is about an accessible route to an accessible entrance at a restaurant in FL where the entity went beyond the ADA. Going beyond the ADA is encouraged as long as an entity does not violate the ADA in the process. A passenger loading zone is covered in the 1991 ADA Standards and 2010 ADA Standards. Installations that are similar to a passenger loading zone should comply with the ADA Standards.
Read MoreEvacuation chairs are not covered in the ADA, and stairways are not considered part of accessible routes, even with an evacuation chair stowed close by. In no way should evacuation chairs be considered part of an accessible route. Installation of these chairs does not eliminate the requirements for accessible routes where stairways or routes with excessive run slope are installed.
Read MoreIn the US we have the ADA to provide safe access to Title II and III facilities for individuals living with disabilities. Many other countries have similar requirements. This article provides information about an accessible public toilet room in Scotland.
Read MoreFor businesses in New York City the requirements for compliance with the ADA and the local disabilities laws can be overwhelming. A source of information regarding these requirements is available from the NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. Small Business Guidance on the ADA and NYC Disability Laws.
Read MoreChicago cannot contract away its Section 504 and Title II obligations. Section 504 and Title II cover all programs and activities of a public entity, and do not distinguish between a program provided directly by the public entity and a program provided through a contractual or other arrangement. Chicago has the ability and obligation to ensure that the private developers with whom it contracts provide housing that is both affordable and accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Read MorePROWAG provides guidance for on-street parallel parking that requires the parking space to be 24 feet long and 13 feet wide, minimum, with some exceptions. The accessible parallel parking space must connect to a pedestrian access route, most likely using a curb ramp or a blended transition. The center 50 percent of the length of the sidewalk, or other surface, adjacent to an accessible parallel parking space must be free of obstructions and a conventional sign with the ISA must be installed at the space.
Read MoreAccessible parking access aisles must be kept clear of obstructions for use by disabled individuals.
Read MoreRichard Acree is a certified aging-in-place specialist (CAPS). CAPS is a residential accessibility services credential certified 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. Call Richard at 615-752-0060 for additional information.
Read MoreOn August 8, 2023, the USAB issued its final rule on Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). These guidelines inform federal, state, and local government agencies on how to make their pedestrian facilities, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, shared use paths, and on-street parking, accessible to people with disabilities.
Read MoreThis is a complex subject that requires consideration of the type of facility where dwelling and/or sleeping units are installed. These regulations require and sometimes allow many different options for accessible dwelling and sleeping unit bathroom installations.
Read MoreThe DOJ identified and concluded that persistent deficiencies in policy, training, supervision, and accountability contributed to unlawful conduct at the MPD. If you believe your civil rights, or someone else’s, have been violated, submit a report using the online form.
Read MoreSouth Carolina was determined to be in violation of the ADA for individuals with SMI. South Carolina can make reasonable modifications to remedy this discrimination. If you believe your civil rights, or someone else’s, have been violated, submit a report using the SLS online form.
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