According to The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), “All publicly owned buildings and institutions; such as government buildings, schools, and hospitals are required by law to be accessible to people with disabilities. Therefore, these structures must include wheelchair ramps to be fully ADA compliant.”
Category: Accessibility (page 26)
ADA targets shooting ranges for accessibility compliance
Providing access to all is one of the goals of the National Rifle Association’s Disabled Shooting Sports Program.…
Accessibility At Public Golf Courses Is More Than Just Providing Power Carts
Golf etiquette is something all of us “Weekend Warriors” of the public links have been required to develop over our mostly inauspicious careers. “Don’t putt out of turn”, “Replace your divots”, “Don’t cough when someone else is teeing off”, and for Pete’s sake, “We all know that birdie you just incredulously recorded on your scorecard for the last hole was really a bogey.” With the exception of a few purists out there, it’s safe to say that we can all continue to enjoy our round even if a few of those rules of etiquette are broken every now and again.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: ADA Accessibility in Sports Arenas
Whether you’re in the thick of basketball or hockey season, enjoying baseball’s spring training, or mourning the end…
Americans With Disabilities Act Ensures Public Pool Access
While the Americans with Disabilities Act paved the way for access to many public venues, one sector that…
ADA Requirements for Hotel Rooms and Baths
In a recent blog, we posted a second short quiz on ADA accessibility compliance rules that smooth the way from the hotel lobby to the room. Let’s proceed now to the hotel room and check you knowledge on room and bath requirements.
Would Your Movie Theater Get an Oscar for Accessibility?
Most people know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires accessibility to public accommodations (such as restaurants, bars and movie theaters). But when you go out to enjoy a movie at your local theater, they must do much more than make sure you can get through the door.