Americans with disabilities are in a bind if they choose to visit and tour areas of Capitol Hill.…
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Accessibility Compliance Required for Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has accessibility requirements for buildings that are used for private…
Are the Hotels you Visit ADA Compliant?
As a hotel patron you know that a good customer experience means more business (read: revenue) for the hotels you visit. So why don’t more hotels make the investment to ensure their businesses are ADA-compliant? How do you encourage more hotels and lodging facilities to voluntarily make the ADA modifications? Here are a few tips.
Access Advocates put the “person” before the disability
When you think of one of the over-60 million Americans who have a disability, what word comes to…
Is Your College Campus ADA Compliant?
Each fall millions of college students flock to campuses throughout the nation. The unique community that is created by a university’s quad, student center, dormitories, classrooms, and stadium can be one significant catalyst for an enjoyable and productive college experience.
ADA Wheelchair Access for Buildings
The Americans With Disabilities Act requires wheelchair access be made available for new buildings in the process of being built. This can often be a burden for new business owners, but it is required by law and a business owner can be sued for not abiding by the ADA.
Accessibility Barriers: Architectural and Otherwise
The philosophical foundation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is based on fundamental consideration for people with disabilities. Business owners and managers who use ADA guidance will know that they no longer unintentionally exclude a full 18 percent of our population from everyday activities. So, it’s all about removing barriers to access as well as promoting awareness that passive non-compliance is not acceptable.