Hank Falstad, Author at Access Advocates

Take me out to the ballgame… in my wheelchair? MLB teams and wheelchair access

Are you a fan of a particular major league baseball team? Or are you, like so many other people, a fan of the fabulous game itself – regardless of the particular team? If so, you’re not alone. It IS the American pastime.

Improve Accessibility as a Disability Advocate

The Americans With Disabilities Act has driven monumental changes needed to guarantee that people with disabilities can do the work they love and live life to the fullest.

ASK HANK: What’s the Difference Between the ADA of 1990 & the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 When it Comes to Privately Owned Buildings and Readily Achievable Barrier Removal?

QUESTION: What is the difference between the American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments…

What Types of Buildings Must Be in ADA Compliance?

A building in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) means a person with a disability is able to access all needed services. Let’s look at what types of buildings are included in the ADA by imagining a vacation trip to Washington, D.C. This trip can demonstrate examples of the types of buildings that are required to meet ADA compliance in three categories: everyday activities, vacation travel, and government.