California ADA Defense Blog

Millions of Americans live with different disabilities. And depending on the nature of an individual’s disability, they may struggle with barriers to access on a day-to-day basis. This is where the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps to protect the rights of...

A website is a basic requirement for most businesses. Even if you rely on word of mouth as a local restaurant, people often want to see your website to learn more about you and your business.   Websites are no longer a optional part of your business, they are a...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against a person's disability in different areas. ADA Title III covers compliance laws that public accommodations should follow, including hotels, movie theaters, recreation facilities and...

People often think that they understand what it takes to start a business, yet, it is all too easy to overlook important matters that could lead to major issues in the future. For example, if you open a business with a physical location or a website, you might...

Especially if your business is a small operation, you might hope that local customers won't expect you to provide the same extensive accommodations that a multinational corporation could. You might rent a basic commercial space and put up a simple website to start...

How often do you think about the doors you go through each day? Chances are, not very often. However, for those with disabilities, door width and design play a huge role in their day-to-day activities. If your business is being evaluated for ADA (Americans with...

From local to state and federal compliance requirements, a lot goes into running a restaurant. One of the requirements you need to meet is ensuring that your restaurant complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. And this means that both the...

If you own commercial real estate (CRE) in California, you know that it’s crucial to adhere to all federal and state accessibility laws. Whether you’re building or buying a property or renovating your current property, you need to ensure that it complies with...

The introduction of the Americans with Disabilities Act provided customers with better access to business. While the act’s purpose is amazing, it opened up an easy way for people to file lawsuits against business owners. These lawsuits are known as “drive-by” or “surf...

Most apartment buildings and almost all single family homes and condo were made exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  At the time the legislation was enacted, it was felt that the Federal Fair Housing Act was sufficient to cover discrimination in the...