Dutchess County, NY, Awards $112,000 of Accessibility Grants
Funding public works can be challenging, even more so for smaller cities and towns. However, with a little effort and resolve, ways and means are …
ADA 101 – Door and Gate Surfaces
2010 ADAS 404.2.10 – Door and Gate Surfaces Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall …
ADA 101 – Handrail Extensions at Ramps
2010 ADAS 505.10.1 – Handrail Extensions at Ramps Ramp handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches minimum beyond the top and bottom …
Seguin City Council Unanimously Approves BlueDAG for ADA Support
The City of Seguin, Texas, is the latest municipality to take the challenge of ADA compliance head on with the support of BlueDAG. “While the …
ADA 101 – Protruding Object Limits
2010 ADAS 307.2 – Protruding Object Limits Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches and not more than 80 inches above the finish floor …
Fueled by Lawsuits, Website Accessibility is a Hot Topic
The Americans with Disabilities Act has been law for more than 28 years. For most, ADA compliance brings to mind things like curb ramps or …
BlueDAG Compliance – Episode 11 – Common Issues with PROW Sidewalks
Victor Felix, BlueDAG’s Director of Content and Accessibility, walks viewers through some of the common issues they may run into when evaluating PROW sidewalks.
ADA 101 – Curb Ramp Landings
2010 ADAS 406.4 – Curb Ramp Landings Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps. The landing clear length shall be 36 inches …
Communities Nation Wide Focus on ADA Accessible Parks
Improving parks and recreation accessibility to all is a hot topic right now. We’ve highlighted the great work done in communities such as the Town …