Medical Facilities ADA Compliant Signage
I am an environmental graphic designer for Hospitals and Medical Facilities. I would like to know what thegreatest problem is for Facilities and Engineering staff in this area. We find that often...
View ArticleWelcome! ADA laws are here to stay.
If you are a disability access expert, or just have questions, this is the place to share ideas, ask for help and post information about ADA Rule Changes, Liability Issues and upcoming Seminars and...
View ArticleMaintaining ADA Compliance - Restroom Dispensers
Accessible dispensers can easily be installed in the wrong location, creating a non-compliant situation, whether during new construction or through routine maintenance and replacement. Non-compliance...
View ArticleQuestions about ADA Restroom Post
The recent posting by Jon Rose about rest room dispensers provides some very useful advice. My question to Mr. Rose is that a number of the requirements stated at the bottom are not ADA requirements...
View ArticleLooking for ADA Questions
What ADA questions do you have? I'm working on upcoming ADA coverage and would like to incorporate real questions from FM folks. Please post your question here and I'll see how many we can get...
View ArticleADA Pool Lift Regulation
Looking for "final answers" on the regulation of ADA pool lift. A question was raised that the lift may need to be installed permanently in order to be at the guest leisure any given time. I have...
View ArticleADA: Who has final authority and jurisdiction?
Joan et al,This might be a little late, however might be a good question to Raise. Setup information: A few years ago the ADA inspectors (DOJ Lawyers) performed a site inspection on our then 52 year...
View ArticleBarrier Removal Elevator Required?
I am working with a client on a Barrier Removal Plan. The building was built in 1974 and is 2-story, built into a slope so that the upper floor is accessed from the north and the lower floor is...
View ArticleRegister of Historical Places Impact on ADA Compliance
Our town library is on the second level of the building. The building is on the register of historical places, but houses City Hall, City Court as well as Commission Meetings, etc... on the first...
View ArticleAsk An ADA Expert
Throughout the month of May, Kevin Hughes, vice president, Project & Development Services at Jones Lang LaSalle, will answer your questions regard ADA. Please post below!
View ArticleHow to Avoid Being Sued Over ADA Non-compliance
Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act is often a process at most facilities. If there is work to be done at your facility, the last thing to do is ignore it or push it to the bottom of the...
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