Tech World Honors Inventor of Truncated Domes
52 years ago, the world was changed when Seiichi Miyake invented tactile paving blocks, also known as tenji blocks and truncated domes, to help the …
DOJ Continues Crack Downs on Municipalities Not in Compliance with the ADA
While the Americans with Disabilities Act has been law for more than 28 years, the U.S. Department of Justice has let many infractions slide by …
ADA Myths Put Businesses at Risk
Since its passage more than 28 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped guide us to ensure the facilities we operate our …
Park Accessibility Point of Focus Across the Nation
A few weeks back, we highlighted the great work the Town of Sudbury, Massachusetts, is doing to upgrade their school parks to make them more …
Public Right-Of-Way Accessibility Becomes Apparent in ADA Audits
Ensuring sidewalks and curbs ramps are in compliance with ADA standards are major issues for many municipalities across the United States. While much work is …
O’Hare Adds Changing Places Restroom to Serve Travelers with Disabilities
O’Hare International Airport in Chicago now offers expanded service for travelers with disabilities and their caregivers. O’Hare’s new “Changing Places” restroom features an adult changing …
Mass. Town Invests in Playgrounds to Better Serve Children with Disabilities
While parking lots and facility access often take precedent in ADA compliance projects, playgrounds are important community hubs that also require attention. In Sudbury, Massachusetts, …
More Suburbs Comply with ADA in Fear of Losing Federal Funding
Now more than 28 years old, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has literally paved the way to help people with mobility impairments navigate their …
U.S. Access Board Corrects 43 Barriers at Federal Facilities
In FY 2018, the United States Access Board resolved 43 architectural barriers at federal facilities. While the corrective actions varied, parking and entrance access were …