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 …
Hotel Renovations and ADA Compliance Part I: Interiors and Public Spaces Read More »
LCM is working with the City of Los Angeles to verify ADA Title II/UFAS/Section 504 compliance for more than 800 existing and newly completed multifamily affordable housing properties as part of a settlement agreement between the City and multiple plaintiff groups. Over the course of 10 years, LCM will survey hundreds of developments and more …
City of Los Angeles Accessible Affordable Housing Plan Read More »
LCM evaluated nine campus facilities and 10 student housing complexes for program accessibility, based on technical standards of the 1991 and 2010 ADA Standards. Noncompliant elements that prohibit access were recommended for modifications to update the University’s ADA Title II Transition Plan. Considering program accessibility and system-wide dispersion, our reports assigned the highest priority to …
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ADA Transition Plan Read More »
The new Illinois Accessibility Code is the culmination of a four-year effort to harmonize the 1997 IAC and the ADA 2010 Standards. Having participated in the revision process with a committee of representatives from the Illinois Capital Development Board and Illinois Attorney General’s Office, LCM Partner, Doug Anderson CASp, RAS has a unique perspective on and knowledge …
Thank You for Attending ‘The New Illinois Accessibility Code Demystified’ Read More »
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 …
LCM assisted the University to develop an ADA Title II Transition Plan that addresses barriers to programs and services on its Mankato campus. Structured to meet the University’s goals, schedule, and budget, our phased approach included: a physical survey of all facilities and campus routes to identify barriers; preparing a questionnaire to evaluate the accessibility …
Minnesota State University at Mankato ADA Transition Plan Read More »
The new Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Ill. Adm. Code 400), which became effective as of October 23, 2018, is the culmination of a four-year effort to harmonize the 1997 IAC and the ADA 2010 Standards. LCM Architects participated in the revision process with a committee of representatives from the Illinois Capital Development Board and the …
The Chicago Transit Authority developed the comprehensive All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) to achieve a 100% accessible transit system that accommodates people with disabilities. As part of a working group that developed this blueprint for future construction, LCM Architects advised on disability community issues and the technical approach for retrofitting or rebuilding all 42 inaccessible rail …
Committed to Making Every Chicago Transit Authority Station Accessible to All ASAP Read More »
Property Types Luxury Boutique Resort & Spa Extended Stay Limited Service Time Share Microhotel Cruiseline Fleet With deep knowledge of ADA accessibility standards and architectural backgrounds LCM team members assist the hospitality industry identify noncompliant accessibility elements. We find appropriate solutions for establishing a strategy and schedule to address accessibility compliance in guest rooms, common …
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 …
What To Do if an Accessibility Complaint is Filed Read More »