We are dedicated to helping Americans with disabilities by supporting and enforcing the regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This work is accomplished by providing information, professional counsel, and a step-by-step guide to accomplish compliance for any public building or structure. When compliance failures are found, it can be difficult to know what steps are necessary to begin with in order to obtain accessible accommodations. We at Access Advocates have the experience, the knowledge, and the committment to ensure all ADA building regulations are met and fulfilled.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law by George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. This law was designed to help eliminate discrimination when concerning Americans with disabilities. The kinds of discrimination that were noticed included:
- Forcing Americans to live in specific housing in order to receive benefits;
- Leaving Americans without specific saftety devices like auditory and visual crossing signals;
- Americans being fired from a job or not being hired only because of a disability;
- Keeping Americans from using public services like sidewalks, public transportation, and public buildings because of the lack of ramps, lifts, and elevators for open access.
Because of these discriminatory conditions, the ADA was signed into law requiring that public buildings and businesses provide for certain accomodations to help Americans with disabilities enjoy every one of their rights.
Access Advocates for Compliance
Access Advocates are engineers, architects, and technicians that specialize in Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues. The services provided are designed to help propogate compliance.
How Compliance is Achieved
Compliance is achieved through the services offered by Access Advocates. These services include: building compliance audits; cost analysis of building compliance solutions; attorney costs; answering questions of clients; and, far more. If a law suit occurs, the members of Access Advocates may testify in court on behalf of why compliance must be met and how it can be met.
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law to eliminate discrimation. Many Americans were discriminated because of their own disabilities. The ADA made specific requirements that public buildings and businesses must adhere to for complete compliance. Access Advocates helps to provide those who are being discriminated with the support that can bring about full compliance.
Access Advocates helps to provide Americans with disabilities with support for compliance concerns. If you, a family member, or a friend is concerned about a public building or business meeting compliance requirements, please contact us today so we can help you with your needs.