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| Wal-Mart Sued In Court In SF Over Access For Wheelchair Users …
By Bay City News  Wal-Mart, based in Bentonville, Ark., is the world’s largest retailer. Company spokeswoman Kayla Whaling said, “Walmart takes it seriously anytime questions or allegations are raised about our ADA compliance. “We have a deep respect for all … |
| New ADA pool rules may reduce access
The Star Democrat  As a private club the Elks is exempt from compliance with the Civil Rights Act, which Tyler said is used as the metric for deciding the necessity of ADA compliance. Of particular concern was a regular event the group holds for the Boy Scouts of America. |
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| LifeStream helps communities stay ADA compliant
Muncie Star Press  In recent years, Adkins and his staff have worked with Union City officials to write grants to assist the Randolph County city with ADA compliance opportunities. Staff have also assisted agencies in New Castle and Portland to discuss ways to keep the city up to … |
| New ADA pool rules may reduce access
The Star Democrat  As a private club the Elks is exempt from compliance with the Civil Rights Act, which Tyler said is used as the metric for deciding the necessity of ADA compliance. Of particular concern was a regular event the group holds for the Boy Scouts of America. |
| City Scrambling To Get Into Compliance
Thesummervillenews  A $500000 grant could be held up because previous Summerville councils failed to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), officials says. Now the current administration is scrambling to rectify the situation. They will pay a company … |
| Sign Compliance With Ada And International Laws Is Simplified With New White …
Virtual-Strategy Magazine  A series of white papers that simplify understanding of important codes relating to accessible room identification signage and sign compliance in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom are now available from Nova Polymers. The white … |
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| ADA Compliance & Education Workshop for Small Businesses …
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s introduction of a bill to lessen the impact of ADA for small businesses sounds on the surface to be a good thing. California faces the worst recession since the 1930s and to save small business, even a few dollars seems like a worthy cause.
I spend a considerable amount of time traveling around the country. I find significant difference in accessibility between the rest of the country and California. I am a wheelchair rider and accessibility is important to me.
In California, my expectation of accessibility even with small businesses is fulfilled about 90% of time. In other parts of the country, I am lucky if it is fulfilled 30% of the time. The reason is that in California, there is stricter enforcement of ADA.
We are an aging population and with aging, mobility issues emerge. Elders buy. Many times, the cost of accessibility is less than $1,000 and the use of common sense. Instead of creating new laws which may weaken ADA, let’s use existing organizations to help small business to become more accessible and keep ADA strong. Call your local Independent Living Center — they can help.
Richard O. Salsgiver
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| 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 … |
| 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. |
| City roped into ADA battle over uneven stretch of boardwalk
Destin Log  “There is a portion of the boardwalk at the Boathouse Oyster Bar that’s not ADA compliant,” said Santa Rosa Beach resident Paul Voigt, who uses an electric wheelchair. “I’ve talked to Claude Perry and he hasn’t come into compliance.” When it comes to … |
| 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
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
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
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
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 … |
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