When hotels update room interiors and public spaces to keep their facilities looking fresh, it is important to understand the application of Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Knowing what is and is not required can help avoid the cost and inconvenience of potential complaints or remediation work. This is the first of a two part …
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LCM professionals bring clarity and accuracy to the accessibility assessment process, through formal instructional sessions or teaching moments in the field. LCM’s accessibility specialists conduct thorough facilities surveys to assess compliance with ADA standards but education is an equally important aspect of our work. LCM Architects offer training programs structured to suit the unique scope …
Plaintiffs filed 4,965 federal ADA public accommodation lawsuits in the first six months of 2018, according to law firm Seyfarth Shaw’s mid-year analysis. This is compared to 7,663 ADA Title III lawsuits filed in all of 2017. If filings continue at the same rate, 2018 ADA Title III lawsuits will be nearly 10,000 – a …
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Signed in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act is civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Who Title II of the ADA applies to state and local governments responsible for protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination in the services, programs, and activities they provide. All departments, agencies, and special districts of state …
“Universal design seeks to encourage attractive, marketable products that are more usable by everyone. It is design for the built environment and consumer products for a very broad definition of use.” – Ron Mace, FAIA (1941-1998), creator of the term ‘universal design’ and Founder of Center for Universal Design Designers of places and products have …