| 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 … |
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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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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. |
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 … |
Mountain Law: Condos and ADA compliance
| Mountain Law: Condos and ADA compliance
Summit Daily News by Noah Klug There’s been much discussion lately whether residential condominiums are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The issue was brought to a head by a new ADA regulation requiring that all pools (including … |
Tony’s Kansas City: TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS …
| Tony’s Kansas City: TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS …
By Tony TKC BREAKING AND EXCLUSIVE NEWS!!! Kansas City Compliance Coordinator For The ADA Settlement Will Be Former Council Dude Russ Johnson Assistant Meg Conger. Here’s a bit of important news in a long standing topic concerning … |
Proposal For Community Center Upgrades And Repairs Scrutinized …
| Proposal For Community Center Upgrades And Repairs Scrutinized …
ADA compliance and renovations for three facilities discussed at workshop. … The breakdown of the estimated costs showed more costly and extensive work was needed for repairs than for ADA compliance. Council member George … |
Dianne Feinstein’s Common Sense on Lawsuit Abuse
| Dianne Feinstein’s Common Sense on Lawsuit Abuse
Fox and Hounds Daily (blog) According to the Los Angeles Times, Steinberg responded that while the legislature shares her concerns, a bill passed in 2008 allows businesses to come into compliance with the ADA law and makes it tougher to sue. However, frequent Fox and Hounds Daily … |
Legal reform urged in US to fight against lawsuit abuse
| Legal reform urged in US to fight against lawsuit abuse
Shanghai Daily (subscription) LOS ANGELES, April 4 (Xinhua) — The California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse gathered here Wednesday to call for legal reform as more Americans in the lawsuit-happy culture have realized the seriousness of the problem. |
New ADA Standards Now in Effect: Is Your New York or New Jersey …
| New ADA Standards Now in Effect: Is Your New York or New Jersey …
By Victor Kinon Business attorney Newark New York and New Jersey businesses should be aware that new regulations under the Americans With Disabilities Act took effect on March 15, 2012. The 2010 Standards for Accessible Design are intended to make … |
Cash Depot: ATM – ADA Compliance Relief
| Cash Depot: ATM – ADA Compliance Relief
Virtual-Strategy Magazine ADA Compliance for ATMs is a merchant responsibility. Cash Depot understands that the new ADA compliance laws are forcing some ATM owners to upgrade their current machines. As a business partner to their customers, they want to relieve some of that … |
Delaying the Compliance Date for Swimming Pool Lift Requirements …
| Delaying the Compliance Date for Swimming Pool Lift Requirements …
By Tara Gorman On March 15, 2012, the Attorney General signed a final rule extending the date for compliance with the ADA’s new accessibility to swimming pool requirements (e.g., pool lifts) sixty days to May 21, 2012. Shortly thereafter, the Department … |
Yellowbank Road Sidewalk Repairs Underway As Part of Repaving Project
| Yellowbank Road Sidewalk Repairs Underway As Part of Repaving Project
Patch.com Catherine Galioto Recent repairs that have been taking place on Yellowbank Road, just off Indian Hill Road, are part of a repaving project requiring sidewalks in that location to be ADA–compliant, according to township Engineer Robert Chankalian. |
TPO plans to make trolley stops comply with ADA | city, tpo, comply …
| TPO plans to make trolley stops comply with ADA | city, tpo, comply …
By FELICIA KITZMILLER / News Herald Writer PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is hoping a newly completed draft plan to bring all Bay Town Trolley locations into ADA compliance will shield them from potentially costly federal citations. |
ADA: Stadium must comply
ADA: Stadium must comply
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Preliminary cost estimates to make the stadium ADA compliant could top $500000. Cochran said handicap accessible ramps have to be constructed, and special handicapped-accessible seats must be added. Towel stands have to be lowered in restrooms at the …
City prepares ADA compliance plan
City prepares ADA compliance plan
Jefferson City is preparing a transition plan for all city facilities to update its compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Government Grants ADA Compliance Extension
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ADA Compliance Extended 60 Days!
ADA Compliance Extended 60 Days!
March 16, 2012
Summary of ADA Compliance Delay:
- On March 15, 2012 Attorney General Eric Holder signed a rule extending the date of compliance that relates to the provision of accessible entry and exit for public pools
- Changes the compliance date to 60 days after March 15th (May 14th)
- Allows additional time to address misunderstandings regarding compliance
Bluefield working to make stadium ADA-compliant
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Bluefield is facing a September deadline to bring a city-owned stadium into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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