Porter County needs to make ADA–compliant upgrades
 Post-Tribune It’s all part of a national move toward ADA compliance that started in 1992. In 1995, the FHA found several counties in Indiana — including Porter — had not met those standards. A list of other counties not in compliance was not immediately available. |
Month: May 2012
Bike and pedestrian improvements to begin in Ocean View next Monday
 Bike and pedestrian improvements to begin in Ocean View next Monday
WGMD Radio The project will be along Woodland Avenue from West Street to Atlantic Avenue and will include a new curb and sidewalk, curb ramp improvements to meet ADA compliance, improved signage and crosswalks. The work will take about 208 days – but will be done … |
Town plans for ADA compliance in public spaces
Town plans for ADA compliance in public spaces
The Coloradoan
Main Park playground is not fully ADA compliant, but because other parks in Windsor offer compliant playgrounds, it’s not as pressing to fix Main Park. “When the playground equipment needs to be replaced, we will make certain it’s compliant at that …
U.S. may extend deadline for public pool accessibility
U.S. may extend deadline for public pool accessibility
Chillicothe Gazette
In January, the DOJ released technical standards that tell hotels how to make sure their pools comply with the ADA. The 2010 ADA standards did not specify whether mechanical pool lifts must be portable or “fixed” — permanently installed to the pool.
Porter County needs to make ADA-compliant upgrades
Porter County needs to make ADA-compliant upgrades
Post-Tribune
It’s all part of a national move toward ADA compliance that started in 1992. In 1995, the FHA found several counties in Indiana — including Porter — had not met those standards. A list of other counties not in compliance was not immediately available.
Reassignment of Disabled Employees
Reassignment of Disabled Employees
Workforce Management
The EEOC contended that United’s policy violates the ADA, which the EEOC argued requires an employer to reassign a disabled worker to a vacant job for which that person is qualified. A federal district court granted United’s motion to dismiss.
Pryor Cashman Launches Americans with Disabilities Act Defense Practice
Pryor Cashman Launches Americans with Disabilities Act Defense Practice
Citybizlist (press release)
In response to a local and nationwide increase in plaintiff’s attorney-led ADA lawsuits, Pryor Cashman LLP has officially launched its Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Defense practice. The attorneys in this practice, all of whom have been …
City Hall says Liu can’t block the Taxi of Tomorrow contract
City Hall says Liu can’t block the Taxi of Tomorrow contract
Capital New York
“First, the TLC is in full compliance with ADA, and will remain in compliance,” said Allan Fromberg, a spokesman for the Taxi and Limousine Commission, in an emailed statement. A spokesperson for the city’s Law Department, meanwhile, argued that Liu …
Comptroller Signals Stop On Taxi Deal
Comptroller Signals Stop On Taxi Deal
Wall Street Journal
“None of the matters he raised today—including ADA compliance—would constitute lawful grounds for refusing” to approve the contract, law department spokeswoman Kate Ahlers said in a statement. Mr. Liu’s announcement comes months after the mayor and …
SMARTdesks Introduces Cirrus, Ergonomic Height Adjustable ADA Compliance …
SMARTdesks Introduces Cirrus, Ergonomic Height Adjustable ADA Compliance …
PR Web (press release)
Height adjustable ADA compliance desks and tables from SMARTdesks’ new Cirrus line offer motorized flexibility and wheelchair mobility in classroom and office settings alike. With ratchet, pneumatic, spring pin, and motorized lift desk and table …
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