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. |
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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 …
Pools scramble to meet ADA requirements
Pools scramble to meet ADA requirements Herald Times Reporter
Other pools must comply by May 21. But some officials in Indiana cities hope they can get an extension for their struggling facilities, and many pool operators say they’re still confused about whether a portable lift is sufficient and say they’re … |
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. |
Richard Epstein on the Disabilities Act :: The Future of Capitalism
| Richard Epstein on the Disabilities Act :: The Future of Capitalism
Ironically, in a world without the ADA, the new premises would on average be friendlier to disabled persons than the existing structures. Unfortunately, those hidden losses are not taken into account in setting ADA compliance rules. by Editor … The Future of Capitalism :: Writings |
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… |
Need Time Off From Work?
Healthcare Global (press release)
Even so, you don’t have to be a Los Angeles employment attorney to get a grasp on the essential leave laws affecting California workers. Employees in every state can take advantage of both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and …
Jackson sidewalk repairs delayed
| Jackson sidewalk repairs delayed
Muncie Star Press City officials said Wednesday the state had sent local governments letters re-emphasizing the need for affirmative action and ADA compliance. The board of works opened bids for sidewalk repairs along West Jackson Street between McKinley Avenue and … |
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 … |
In time for summer, new public pool lift law goes into effect
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Carnegie will need to make changes for ADA compliance
| Carnegie will need to make changes for ADA compliance
Greene County Daily World Two problems exist for the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center’s historic status which means it faces an unusual problem in reaching Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. First, the former Margaret Cooper Library’s two-story construction, |
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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