What is Physical Accessibility, and Why is It Important?
Introduction Accessibility refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The goal is to make as many things usable …
Public Sector Accessibility is the Essence of Service
Introduction According to the US Census Bureau, in 2018, approximately 12.8% of the US population, or around 41 million people, had a disability. This percentage …
01/26/2023 – ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Plumbing Elements and Facilities, Part 2
Another highly informative ADA Shop Talk webinar is coming this month! Our live, interactive Zoom sessions present information and insights that foster an understanding of …
ADA 101 – Swimming Pools
2010 ADAS 242.2 Swimming Pools At least two accessible means of entry shall be provided for swimming pools. Accessible means of entry shall be swimming …
ADA 101 – Location of Tactile Characters
2010 ADAS 703.4.2 Location of Tactile Characters Where a tactile sign is provided at a door, the sign shall be located alongside the door at …
Cannon County, Tennessee Resolves ADA Complaint Over Sports Facility
NASHVILLE – Cannon County, Tennessee has resolved a complaint that it was constructing a school sports facility that did not comply with the accessibility standards …
Accessible Parks Take Priority as Summer Months Approach
As the summer months approach, upgrading local parks to make them ADA compliant and accessible to children of all ability levels has become a big …
ADA Suit Over Chicago Shelters Moves Forward
The City of Chicago can’t evade a disability-discrimination suit brought by a woman who alleges emergency shelters are not accessible, a federal judge held Wednesday …
ADA 101 – Carpet
2010 ADAS 302.2 Carpet Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or …