ADA

An accessible “path of travel” is crucial for buildings to meet the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and California accessibility design requirements. A path of travel is far more than a step-free path from the parking lot to a building entrance. It needs to allow...

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance is an important part of business operations. ADA compliance helps ensure anyone with disabilities is given the same opportunities, services and accessibility as everyone else. Businesses that fail to comply with ADA...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that businesses provide equal access to public spaces, employment and housing for individuals with disabilities. A critical component of this law is the right of individuals with disabilities to be accompanied by a...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) created several obligations for businesses. Many of those obligations relate to public access rights. Customers and other visitors to a business can file complaints and possibly also lawsuits over alleged ADA violations. When...

If you own a business, you know that federal, state and local laws can all impact how your company operates. Due to concerns ranging from safety to transparency, lawmakers often have a vested interest in how companies do business. You need to pay close attention to...

Modern hotel owners are under increased pressure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and noncompliant bathrooms are often the cause of complaints. While you never want to disadvantage guests, ADA guidelines are extensive – it is easy to overlook...

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), buildings need to be accessible for everyone, including those in wheelchairs. This means that many businesses and public buildings need to install wheelchair ramps to be compliant with the law. Not doing so could lead...

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. As an apartment owner, you must comply with the ADA to make your property accessible and inclusive. Failing to comply with the ADA can...

Many business owners understand the importance of having a property that is accessible and inclusive to all members of the public. This can include the physical structure and providing alternate means of communication. However, many business owners forget to educate...

The Americans with Disabilities Act  (ADA) created many new responsibilities for businesses and property owners. For example, buildings erected in 1993 or later have to center accessibility throughout the design and construction stages by ensuring that the facilities...