ADA

With so many changes going on in the federal government, some people have expressed concern that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will somehow be overturned or rolled back. While that doesn’t appear to be on the immediate horizon, the U.S. Department of...

Businesses in California must provide accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of them is effective communication accommodations. Businesses must ensure people with disabilities are as effectively communicated to as others. Here is what you...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a set of guidelines that set federal standards to ensure that people who have disabilities can have access to public facilities. Part of this involves those individuals being able to use public swimming pools, including...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) imposes many obligations on businesses and property owners. Ensuring that facilities are reasonably accessible for those with debilitating medical conditions is a part of ADA compliance. Not only does the business need to be...

Running a gas station provides an essential service, but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities. Ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most crucial. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines, lawsuits and damage to...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps protect individuals with disabling medical conditions. This key federal statute ensures the rights of people with debilitating medical challenges. The ADA helps protect employees by allowing them to request reasonable...

Hotels are meant to serve everyone, including those who have disabilities. In the United States, hotels must ensure they’re compliant with the requirements set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Just about every area of the hotel is subject to specific ADA...

How often have you heard the saying “They don’t build ‘em like they used to” about vehicles, appliances and old buildings? It’s true that some older goods were built to last, but when it comes to old wiring and plumbing, many times newer is better. If you begin a...

Many individuals with disabilities use online services to help them shop for goods, develop skills, work and access necessary healthcare benefits. People with hearing impairments can face many difficulties when navigating online content. Entities that run websites...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) imposes many obligations on businesses. Generally speaking, they need to ensure that their facilities and services are equally accessible to all, regardless of their medical condition. One of the many requirements for an...