As the Program Manager for HUD’s Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST initiative LCM conducts a series of free webinars. The webinars promote compliance with design and construction requirements of the Fair Housing Act. Fall 2019 FHA FIRST Webinar Schedule: Strategies for Accessible Routes and Site Work Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM …
How can a project team plan for accessibility success in their design and construction projects? We break it down for you in three simple steps. 1. Don’t design to the minimum Measurement standards and construction tolerances are typical concepts in all areas of design and construction. The question is often “how much off …
LCM is developing an ADA Transition Plan with Ohio University. By working together, the plan improves the accessibility of the University’s main campus. These efforts are in compliance with accessibility requirements of Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. ADA Transition Plan work includes: Conduct surveys of buildings and exterior …
Is an ADA Training Program Right for Your Business? LCM teaches clients how to perform their own surveys and assessments. Options include classroom training, field instruction, webinars, or the production of videos and guideline standards. Why a training program? A variety of situations may prompt a business to initiate an ADA training program: confronting …
LCM assisted the University of Minnesota at Mankato to develop an ADA Title II Transition Plan that addresses barriers to programs and services on its campus. We structured a phased approach to meet the University’s goals, schedule, and budget. First, we conducted a physical survey of all facilities and campus routes to identify barriers. LCM …
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Property Types Luxury Boutique Resort & Spa Extended Stay Limited Service Time Share Microhotel Cruiseline Fleet LCM team members develop corrective strategies to help the hospitality industry comply with ADA hospitality accessibility standards and requirements. We identify ADA deficiencies and find appropriate solutions and determine schedules to address accessibility compliance in guest rooms, common areas, …
Construction Type New, Renovation LCM plays a significant role in making Chicago Public Schools facilities and programs more accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. Our work addresses ADA and local code compliance for new construction, additions, and alterations. Since a major Capital Improvement Program initiated in 1996, we have worked with CPS staff, …
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development sponsors Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST to promote Fair Housing Act compliance. Nearly 40 million multifamily buildings are subject to the FHA’s design and construction requirements. As Program Manager for FHA FIRST, LCM provides technical guidance to the public through a comprehensive training curriculum, a toll-free Design and …
Property Types Banks Restaurants Retail brands Select Clients Fifth Third Bank Bank of America Walgreens Charter One Bank Cracker Barrel Nordstrom BMO Harris Pizza Hut Gibsons Restaurant Group LCM consults on ADA Title III accessibility standards with private commercial businesses that serve the public. We suit our accessibility services to the schedule, fiscal, and manpower …
To help update its ADA Title II Transition Plan, Missouri State University called on LCM to conduct a campus accessibility evaluation. Tailoring the process to a limited budget, LCM evaluated all campus routes and buildings constructed before 1993. An architect from the University Architect’s office guided LCM though the buildings, a time- and cost-saving measure …