Swimming is a wonderful activity for building health, reducing stress and having fun. Imagine you look forward to enjoying the pool on your vacation and even picked a particular hotel because of its water amenities. Now, pretend you are there but cannot use the pool because there is no accessible entry for the wheelchair you use. Heartbreak ensues.
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Wheelchair Ramps: More Than a Matter of Convenience
If you are a person who makes use of a wheelchair, you know that having access to the same services as everyone else is more than just a matter of convenience.
Don’t Let Lack of Access Ruin Date Night!
There are places you feel welcome and places you don’t. Don’t get me wrong – it’s not that they don’t want you to feel welcome, but when thoughtless barrier after thoughtless barrier is thrown in your way…
Don’t Be Left Outside Looking In
Nobody hopes that pursuing their passion, or just living their lives, results in relying on a wheelchair for their primary mode of transportation.
What are the components of building compliance under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was first signed into law in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush. It was modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and was designed to prevent discrimination against those with physical and mental impairments.
We Are Your Access Advocates!
Who are we?
We are Access Advocates: a group of caring professionals, from different fields, dedicated to helping our fellow Americans who live with disabilities have full and complete access to all public buildings, in compliance with the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your Perceptions of Accessibility Might Not Be For Everyone
The iconic logo for accessibility in modern culture is indicated by a blue sign and the image of…