City of Fresno Leads Accessibility Compliance with Small Businesses
Over the past 29 years, the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) has led thousands of accessibility initiatives in communities across the country. In some of …
ADA 101 – Curb or Barrier Edge Protection
2010 ADAS 405.9.2 Curb or Barrier Edge Protection A curb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of a 4 inch diameter sphere, …
ADA 101 – Recessed Doors and Gates
2010 ADAS 404.2.4.3 Recessed Doors and Gates Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be provided when any obstruction within 18 inches of the latch side …
New Hampshire Governor’s Accessibility Award goes to The Nature Conservancy
Connecting with nature is a path to healing and positive growth for many people. Creating the infrastructure to help make natural spaces accessible to people …
ADA 101 – Doors in Series and Gates in Series
ADAS 2010 404.2.6 Doors in Series and Gates in Series The distance between two hinged or pivoted doors in series and gates in series shall …
ADA 101 – Clear Width at Turn
2010 ADAS 403.5.2 Clear Width at Turn Where the accessible route makes a 180 degree turn around an element which is less than 48 inches …
San Diego, Balancing City Initiatives and ADA Accessibility
The City of San Diego, like many others, is working to improve its transportation infrastructure and reduce its carbon footprint. With initiatives like the City’s …
ADA 101 – Walking Surface Slope
2010 ADAS 403.3 Walking Surfaces Slope The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20 (5%). The cross slope of walking surfaces …
ADA 101 – Walking Surfaces Clear Width
2010 ADAS 403.5.1 Walking Surfaces – Clear Width Except as provided in 403.5.2 and 403.5.3, the clear width of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches …