QUESTION: Do I have to sit in the front row because I am in a wheelchair?
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When Are People Too Patient for ADA Compliance to Become a Reality?
In a recent article on Statesman.com, the mother of a boy with spina bifida and cerebral palsy who could not access a playground in his wheelchair commented:
“He goes out and he sits and watches as the other kids play. The only reason we’ve tolerated it this long is there are such good people and kids at the school, they come and play with him and try to bring him balls … every kid wants to be able to go independently where they can and not have to rely on everyone else to incorporate them.”
College Bound? Know Your Wheelchair Access Rights
With the advent of the Americans with Disabilities Act, wheelchair access is mandated in all education buildings including colleges and universities.
Building Compliance: It’s a Must Under the ADA
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act website, Title III of the Act requires public adaptations to provide goods…
Wheelchair Ramps: Do You Know Your Rights Under the ADA?
When it comes to using a wheelchair, getting around can become a somewhat of a guessing game if you don’t know your rights under the ADA.
4 Times You May Need Access Advocates
Access Advocates helps people with disabilities who have certain rights to accessibility in public and private buildings open to…
We are Access Advocates!
The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was signed into law in 1990, and was most recently updated…