The challenge of federal American’s With Disabilities (ADA) case law is paramount. Lawyers, by their very nature and training, are focused on finding case law in support of their position. We argue that the ACCESS program of getting buildings and sites ADA compliant is inherently based on case law. The only difference is semantics. We call “case law” the “ACCESS ADA Accessibility Inspection Audit”.
What is the ACCESS ADA Accessibility Inspection Audit?
Upon thorough evaluation of a site, our written audit report identifies and carefully details all items and elements found to be in violation of the ADA. Each item and element is identified by physical location and includes a written explanation of our finding, citing the specific ADA regulation(s) found to be in violation. This information is then inserted into a standardized template along with color digital photography of our findings.
This ACCESS ADA Accessible Inspection Audit is the case law supporting a summary judgment of guilt by the property owner of not having a building and site ADA compliant, a requirement the ADA, a federal Civil Rights law. Each and every item and element of a building and site deemed ADA non-compliant is itemized and thoroughly detailed in our lengthy audit report.
How Does a Federal Judge Use the ACCESS ADA Accessibility Inspection Audit?
We at ACCESS understand the ADA. We contend that ADA regulations are black and white–with only about 2% of the ADA’s requirements falling into “grey area” requiring judicial interpretation. Armed with the detailed information contained in our audit report, it is a simple matter for a federal judge to ask a building owner when he or she expects to bring the building and site into ADA compliance.
Because of the knowledge and professional experience of ACCESS, a federal judge does not have to become involved in addressing any of the ADA non-compliant issues because we’ve detailed each and every finding in our audit report. It is an “open and shut” case, if you will.
When the ADA retrofit construction is complete, a federal judge can rely on the certification from ACCESS that the building and site is ADA compliant.
Can the ACCESS program of getting buildings and sites ADA compliant be any easier for a judge? We doubt it. Contact us to find out how you can be a part of the ACCESS program.