| Hollywood tour operator settles disability discrimination claims
Los Angeles Times  After some wrangling, during which Champlin referred the company to ADA requirements, she and others attending the ataxia conference were able to book the 7 1/2 hour “Deluxe Grand City Tour of Los Angeles and Stars’ Homes.” At 7:30 a.m. the morning of … |
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Sightseeing company settles ADA lawsuit
| Sightseeing company settles ADA lawsuit
Santa Monica Daily Press  CITYWIDE — Starline Tours of Hollywood, Inc., one of the oldest and largest sightseeing companies in Los Angeles with several stops in Santa Monica, entered. |
Southeast ADA Center and Leadership Network Offer Online Toolkit to Celebrate …
| Southeast ADA Center and Leadership Network Offer Online Toolkit to Celebrate …
Newswise (press release)  “Since 1991, the Southeast ADA Center and its State Leadership Network have been the ‘go-to’ resource for comprehensive and confidential ADA information, training and technical assistance to promote voluntary compliance with the Americans with … |
ADA and expansion of Surfside Beach Pier being discussed next week
| ADA and expansion of Surfside Beach Pier being discussed next week
MyrtleBeachOnline.com  Changes to the entrance ramp on the west side of the pier are in the works and may include the installation of a chair lift. ADA compliant bathrooms could be added on the beach side in front of the Pier Outfitters space and the walkway on the beach … |
Is your ATM a Lawsuit Risk? First Suits Filed Over ADA Compliance
| Is your ATM a Lawsuit Risk? First Suits Filed Over ADA Compliance
JD Supra (press release)  Originally published on Independent Bankers Association of Texas (http://www.ibat.org) – July 2,… |
Gregg County readies for ADA compliance work
| Gregg County readies for ADA compliance work
KETK  Longview, TX — Gregg County commissioners hired architects Monday to prepare and oversee an expansive project to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The hiring of Hugman Architecture Construction follows a countywide assessment … |
Polling Places Getting In Compliance With ADA Requirements
| Polling Places Getting In Compliance With ADA Requirements
WMFD.com  Board of Elections deputy director Bill Freytag said the board is using a polling place accessibility checklist to evaluate each polling location to determine if the polling location is in compliance with both federal ADA standards and Ohio Revised … |
Parking feud brews at abortion clinic
| Parking feud brews at abortion clinic
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette  The head of Allen County Right to Life filed an ADA compliance complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice against the local clinic that provides abortions. On Monday, Cathie Humbarger filed a complaint under. |
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.
Ford Theatre Set to Undergo Construction, October 2012
| Ford Theatre Set to Undergo Construction, October 2012
Broadway World  “The construction will make it impossible to produce in the indoor theater this coming season,” said Laura Zucker, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, “but the Arts Commission will continue to support theater companies in the … |
Parking feud brews at abortion clinic
| Parking feud brews at abortion clinic
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette  The head of Allen County Right to Life filed an ADA compliance complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice against the local clinic that provides abortions. On Monday, Cathie Humbarger filed a complaint under. |
Federal Judge: Websites Must Comply With Americans With …
| Federal Judge: Websites Must Comply With Americans With …
By Doug Mataconis  And even then, they would still be subject to potential lawsuits by Plaintiffs represented by eager attorneys asserting that they have not fully complied with the ADA. Even if you concede the fact that, in general, the ADA is a good law, it’s worth … |
Charleston lawyer heads ADA compliance effort
| Charleston lawyer heads ADA compliance effort
WTRF  A Charleston lawyer has been hired as West Virginia’s Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator. |
Some say ADA’s mini golf course regulations too steep
Some say ADA’s mini golf course regulations too steepWMBF
 There is no grandfather clause in the regulations, so regardless of how long the mini golf course has been established, each course is expected to follow the ADA regulations. Mount Atlanticus is one course that is up to ADA compliance. It has been … |
Golden Valley bringing courthouse into compliance with ADA for $1M
Golden Valley bringing courthouse into compliance with ADA for $1M
 For a little more than $1 million, Golden Valley County will bring its 89-year-old courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
Federal Court Rules New York Taxis In Compliance with Americans with …
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ADA compliance plan approved, work coming soon
| ADA compliance plan approved, work coming soon
Windsor Beacon  Accessibility to all town-owned facilities is something many Windsorites take for granted. |
New legislation focuses on ADA compliance issues
| New legislation focuses on ADA compliance issues
Folsom Telegraph  New legislation focuses on ADA compliance issues … some relief to businesses at the federal level, while still accomplishing compliance with ADA regulations. |
July meeting to deal with ADA issues
| July meeting to deal with ADA issues
Pontiac Daily Leader  “There was never an attempt to skirt ADA compliance. Even back in 2010, we thought what we were doing was going to be compliant because we though reasonable accommodations was the law of the land. We’re still not convinced in some areas that that’s … |
Lungren to move on ADA legislation
| Lungren to move on ADA legislation
Elk Grove Citizen  Lungren, who represents Elk Grove, last November introduced H.R. 3356, which is known as the ACCESS Act (ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores … |
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