In July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. It was designed to prevent discrimination against people who are disabled and mandated that they have access to any place of public accommodation by 1992. Complying with the ADA meant that hotels,...
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The year 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark legislation provides important protections for people who live with disabilities. One of the most memorable direct actions that led to its passage was the...
New tools for ADA compliance
The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed 30 years ago in July of 1990. It guarantees important protections and non-discrimination measures for people who live with disabilities. As time has gone on, the issues affecting people with disabilities have evolved. One...
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...

