Accessibility in Education: Serving Students With Disabilities
Introduction The world of education is a great equalizer, providing access to knowledge and opportunity regardless of a person’s background. However, there are still challenges …
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 …
ADA 101 – Top Extension at Stairs
2010 ADAS 505.10.2 Top Extension at Stairs At the top of a stair flight, handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches minimum …
New Research Shows Many Chicago area Governments Lack Strong ADA Title II Transition Plans
A recent study conducted by the Great Lakes ADA Regional Center and the Metropolitan Planning Council indicated some Chicago Metropolitan Area municipalities may be lacking …
ADA 101 – Access Aisle Location
2010 ADAS 502.3.4 Access Aisle Location Access aisles shall not overlap the vehicular way. Access aisles shall be permitted to be placed on either side …
ADA 101 – Access Aisle Marking
2010 ADAS 502.3.3 Access Aisle Marking Access aisles shall be marked so as to discourage parking in them. Citation according to 2010 ADAS. Check your …
ADA 101 – Access Aisle Length
2010 ADAS 502.3.2 Access Aisle Length Access aisles shall extend the full length of the parking spaces they serve. Citation according to 2010 ADAS. Check …
ADA 101 – Access Aisle Width
2010 ADAS 502.3.1 Access Aisle Width Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces shall be 60 inches wide minimum. Citation according to 2010 ADAS. …