Business owners, landlords and residents of California might be interested in learning more about the role of the certified access specialist (CASP). They can help to ensure compliance with standards for disability access. What is a CASp? According to CASI, this...
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Some guidance for ADA compliance
Business and property owners in California might want to be aware of some of the ADA guidelines that are aimed at small businesses. The ADA has given some specs that should be considered in the design and building of a business as well as providing added options....
Should business owners worry about mask-related ADA lawsuits?
Few topics have generated as much conversation in recent months as mask mandates. Established in response to the ongoing pandemic, states across the U.S. – including California – now require people to wear face coverings while indoors or around others in public. Of...
Curve of ADA lawsuit filing flattens out
Residents and business owners in California may want to be aware of this recent article regarding the lessening of lawsuits involving website ADA compliance. With 2017 to 2018 as a year of "explosive" lawsuits, 2018 to 2019 showed that this type of litigation has...
Businesses must conform to ADA parking standards
The Americans with Disabilities Acts states that businesses in California and across the country must provide accessible parking spaces. However, questions about enforcement of laws and configuration are commonly handled by local or state laws. Local government may be...
Free Accessibility Plug-ins May Create Problems
Small business owners who have a website and live California as well as other areas in the country should be aware of this information. As websites need to be ADA compliant, a whole new set of problems has arisen with the introduction of free accessibility plug-ins....
Operating out of an older building? Check premises for ADA issues
Starting a business may have been a dream of yours since you were young, and you finally took the steps to turn your idea into an operational company. You may have considered various aspects of complying with business laws and employment laws and feel prepared to...
ADA claims should include proof of injury by plaintiffs in NY
The American Disabilities Act was designed with the intent that those with disabilities could have equal access to certain necessities without being restricted merely due to their inabilities. This does require many businesses to provide additional access to...
Plaintiffs’ lawyers suing companies for their websites
Companies within and outside of California need to protect themselves from being sued for not maintaining accessible websites and apps. Recently, California attorneys have been filing numerous lawsuits against companies across the country on behalf of deaf or blind...
When it’s better to buy instead of rent
Individuals in California and throughout the country generally have the ability to either rent or own a property. In some instances, it can be in a person's best interest to rent instead of buy. However, let's take a closer look at some of the reasons why a person may...