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Charleston lawyer heads ADA compliance effort
Charleston lawyer heads ADA compliance effort
July 06, 2012 @ 08:35 AM
The Associated Press
Herald-Dispatch.com
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Charleston lawyer has been hired as West Virginia’s Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator.
Acting Cabinet Secretary Ross Taylor of the Department of Administration announced the selection of Kim Nuckles for the position Thursday. Nuckles took over the job last month.
Nuckles’ responsibilities include advising, consulting and collaborating with state and federal agencies to develop comprehensive policies and programs. She also will develop, implement and monitor a statewide program to assure compliance with the federal ADA.
Nuckles is a 1997 graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University. She graduated from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2001 and has worked in private practice for 11 years.
M1 Construction, Inc. call box Relocation
M1 Construction, Inc.
ADA Compliance call box Relocation. M1 relocated the call box to comply with ADA.
Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (685 mm) and not more than 80 inches (2030 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (100 mm) maximum horizontally into the circulation path.
Also a clear floor or ground space at least 30 in by 48 in (760 mm by 1220 mm) that allows either a forward or parallel approach by a person using a wheelchair shall be provided at telephones
If the clear floor space only allows forward approach to an object, the maximum high forward reach allowed shall be 48 in (1220 mm) See Pictures
City of Atlanta needs to figure out a way to fix its sidewalks and curb …
| City of Atlanta needs to figure out a way to fix its sidewalks and curb …
By Maria Saporta  Of the 18884 intersection nodes that are supposed to have ADA ramps at the curb cuts, only 3080 of them are currently in compliance. There are 8705 curb cuts that are not ADA compliant, and there are another 7099 that have no ramps at all. |
ADA Specialist
ADA Specialist
M1 Construction, Inc. ADA Specialist
M1 Construction, Inc. is a respected ADA Compliance specialist in Southern California. M1 Construction, Inc. is the ADA Compliance Specialist for Westfield Malls throughout Southern California amongst many other commercial clients.
M1 Construction, Inc. has assisted landlords and commercial real-estate owners with corrections thereby preventing ADA lawsuits regarding all non Compliance ADA problems.
As a Licensed General contractor they can resolve all ADA Compliance issues for new or existing buildings including interiors and exteriors. From curb ramp, path of travel, asphalt, restro0ms, concrete work to signage, M1 does it all. M1 Construction, Inc. provides a detailed report with a stamp of approval by ADA Compliance certified professionals.
M1 Construction, Inc. is servicing Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Southern California.
Pool access for the disabled sparks controversy
Pool access for the disabled sparks controversy
WRAL.com
There’s a longstanding exemption in the law which says existing facilities can avoid an ADA requirement if they determine compliance is not “readily achievable.” That’s pretty ambiguous, but as defined in the law it basically means you’re eligible for …
ADA Contractors
ADA Contractors
M1 Construction, Inc. is a respected ADA Compliance specialist. M1 Construction, Inc. is the ADA Compliance Contractor for Westfield Malls throughout Southern California amongst many other commercial clients.
As a Licensed General contractor they can resolve all ADA Compliance issues for new or existing buildings including interiors and exteriors. From curb ramp, path of travel, asphalt, restro0ms, concrete work to signage, M1 does it all. M1 Construction, Inc. provides a detailed report with a stamp of approval by ADA Compliance certified professionals.
M1 Construction, Inc. has assisted landlords and commercial real-estate owners with corrections thereby preventing ADA lawsuits regarding all non Compliance ADA problems.
M1 Construction, Inc. is located in Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, California.
ADA complaints in San Francisco cause legal headaches for businesses
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Compliance date for existing pool and spas extended to January …
Compliance date for existing pool and spas extended to January …
 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Following months of hard work by AH&LA and the lodging industry, the Department of Justice (DOJ) last night announced a substantial postponement of the ADA compliance date for existing pools and spas with ADA … |
Don’t forget 2010 ADA Compliance
Don’t forget 2010 ADA Compliance
As of March 15, 2012 all public parks, hotels, country clubs, universities, restaurants, and even condominiums must comply with far-reaching 2010 ADA Standards.
As per the Department of Justice “effective March 15, 2012, all new construction must comply with 2010 Standards”
To make it easy on you, M1 Construction, Inc. ADA Compliance contractor specialist will work with you to make sure all your new construction Comply with the new 2010 ADA Compliance rules and standards.
2010 ADA Standard set all the minimum requirement for newly design, constructed or altered State, public or commercial facilities to be compliant and accessible to and usable by individuals with desabilities.
M1 Construction, Inc. has a great track record and history with American Disabilities Act Compliance for State and Commercial building. From the most complex Curb ramp, handrail, Asphalt work, Striping, signage, interior bathroom, Parking to concrete, M1 can make your facilities Compliant with complet report sign and approve by ADA Compliance certified professional.
Slopes of curb ramps shall comply with Curb ramp detail drawing. The slope shall be measured as shown in. Transitions from ramps to walks, gutters, or streets shall be flush and free of abrupt changes. Maximum slopes of adjoining gutters, road surface immediately adjacent to the curb ramp, or accessible route shall not exceed 1:20.
The minimum width of a curb ramp shall be 36 in (915 mm), exclusive of flared sides.
If a curb ramp is located where pedestrians must walk across the ramp, or where it is not protected by handrails or guardrails, it shall have flared sides; the maximum slope of the flare shall be 1:10. Curb ramps with returned curbs may be used where pedestrians would not normally walk across the ramp.
Problems at the pool
| Problems at the poolThe Economist (blog)
… Act (ADA) to mean that such facilities were required; previously, many pools had portable, temporary lifts. The permanent versions cost between $2500 and $6500, plus $1000 to $3000 in installation costs, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
LegalNewsline | Calif. bill targeting ADA lawsuit reform clears …
| LegalNewsline | Calif. bill targeting ADA lawsuit reform clears …
By Jessica M. Karmasek In addition, the measure would require landlords to disclose whether their buildings or properties are state certified and in compliance with ADA laws. SB 1186 also hopes to resolve conflicts between state and federal standards, which some … |
Bills aimed to relieve ‘frivolous’ ADA lawsuits defeated
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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. |
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.
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 …
The ADA and Regulatory Overreach
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American Thinker An article offered by Russ Bynum at CNSnews.com detailed the difficulties and possible monetary losses hotel owners and municipalities with public pool facilities are facing as a deadline looms for compliance with a provision of the ADA legislation. |
ADA-compliant Picnic Tables
| ADA–compliant Picnic Tables
I had the fortune to work with the Friends of Kalamani & Lydgate Park assembling picnic tables for National Make a Difference Day and Earth Day. Their… |
On the Spot: ADA rules on hotel room accessibility for disabled
| On the Spot: ADA rules on hotel room accessibility for disabled
The Justice Department’s ‘2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design’ provides specifics on what’s mandated by the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. By Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times Question: I’m a disabled traveler who makes hotel reservations … |
Attica learns pool must meet ADA rules
| Attica learns pool must meet ADA rules
Tiffin Advertiser Tribune … must be ADA accessible by the March date, but the White House issued a 60-day extension March 15 until May 15. The Department of Justice is considering a possible six-month extension for additional time for compliance, according to its website. |
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