City of Fresno Leads Accessibility Compliance with Small Businesses
Over the past 29 years, the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) has led thousands of accessibility initiatives in communities across the country. In some of …
ADA 101 – Curb or Barrier Edge Protection
2010 ADAS 405.9.2 Curb or Barrier Edge Protection A curb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of a 4 inch diameter sphere, …
New Hampshire Governor’s Accessibility Award goes to The Nature Conservancy
Connecting with nature is a path to healing and positive growth for many people. Creating the infrastructure to help make natural spaces accessible to people …
ADA 101 – Clear Width at Turn
2010 ADAS 403.5.2 Clear Width at Turn Where the accessible route makes a 180 degree turn around an element which is less than 48 inches …
ADA 101 – Walking Surface Slope
2010 ADAS 403.3 Walking Surfaces Slope The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20 (5%). The cross slope of walking surfaces …
ADA 101 – Operable Parts
2010 ADAS 309.4 Operable Parts – Operation Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of …
ADA 101 – Vision Lights
2010 ADAS 404.2.11 – Vision Lights Doors, gates, and side lights adjacent to doors or gates, containing one or more glazing panels that permit viewing …
ADA 101 – Door and Gate Surfaces
2010 ADAS 404.2.10 – Door and Gate Surfaces Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall …
ADA 101 – Handrail Extensions at Ramps
2010 ADAS 505.10.1 – Handrail Extensions at Ramps Ramp handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches minimum beyond the top and bottom …