Opening doors: the Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted to ensure that disabled persons are guaranteed equal opportunities, treatment and services. A crucial element of the ADA is its requirement that physical and communication barriers in buildings be removed. So far, clear guidelines have not been formulated. Small businesses may have a problem complying immediately since they may not have the resources for building modification and redesign. It is therefore suggested that disabled persons coordinate closely with employers, tenants and building owners in threshing out implementation bottlenecks.

Discrimination in public accommodations, Public accommodations discrimination

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The long reach of ADA

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Owners of real property face enforced compliance of the Americans with Disabilities Act, effective Jan 26, 1992. The provisions of the act call for removal of any barriers that could prevent a disabled person from using facilities. Penalties for non-compliance are severe, and both owners and tenants of a property are subject to lawsuits. Tips for compliance and regular reviews are outlined.

Architecture and disabled persons, Architecture and the disabled

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