California ADA Defense Blog

Oftentimes, the first and last impression a guest has of a hotel is their shuttle service. However, some hotels that take great care to make all areas of their property compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) don’t realize that this compliance needs...

When people typically think about inclusivity for people with disabilities, they often think about adding a ramp to stairs, providing braille or recordings for the visually impaired or including accessible parking spaces. But, many people don’t realize that websites...

Multiple parties might allege that a business has not properly adhered to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Sometimes, complaints come from employees. Other times, members of the public allege that they could not access a business because of a lack of proper...

Hotels are one of the most important public accommodations available for travelers. Whether someone is on vacation, visiting their hometown for a family funeral or conducting business, they may require temporary lodgings. Hotels, motels and similar facilities help...

As a business owner, you know that you must comply with every applicable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California state requirement to be as accessible to all customers and visitors. Your operations may more than meet the minimum requirements. However, if...

Many travelers specifically look for hotels that offer swimming pools. A pool can be a source of entertainment for children and a way for them to blow off energy after a long day on the road during a car trip. Pools can also provide a healthy, low-impact exercise...

Recently, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the struggles a natural gas plant worker had to accommodate classes for a 90-day substance abuse course following the worker’s third arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) were not violations of...

Developing a website allows a business to market itself and connect with prospective consumers. However, new websites are also at risk of specific type of liability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that companies make their goods and services...

Business owners are sometimes worried about being accused of ADA violations because they have skipped important steps that are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. For example, maybe a business doesn’t have any handicap-accessible bathrooms or fire exits....

If your business is being sued for ADA violations, you may be wondering what a settlement is going to look like if you do end up having to pay due to alleged violations of accessibility law. In some cases, people in your position go online to look for average values...