Going to the mall is fun. Lots of shopping and great people watching. Many malls host seasonal events…
Category: Accessibility (page 27)
More on ADA Requirements for Hotels
In a recent post, we wrote about ADA accessibility standards for hotel access to elevators, stairways and handrails. Let’s go into a little more detail about hotel door access, bed clearance and room amenities covered by the checklist for ADA compliance. The following rules apply to hotel and lodging rooms that are designated as ADA accessible.
ADA compliance rules for hotel elevators and stairs
The checklist for ADA compliance for new lodging facilities covers inns, motels, hotels and other places of lodging.…
Winter Woes and the Americans with Disabilities Act
With many parts of the U.S. already hit with significant snowfall this winter, disability advocates can take some…
Future Taxis To See Increased Accessibility For People With Disabilities
Even after the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1991, there have been persistent issues with accessibility…
U.N. treaty partially based on the Americans with Disabilities Act loses U.S. Support
Despite being supported by Republican leaders Bob Dole and John McCain, the Republican Party voted last month to…
ADA compliance for hotel access goes beyond the entrance
In our previous blog on ADA compliance requirements for hotel access, we posted a short quiz on the ADA’s comprehensive checklist designed to help people with disabilities get from the parking lot to the hotel front entrance. Let’s continue and check your knowledge on what public lodging places have to do to help their customers with disabilities get to their rooms.