Description Doors and gates are a significant aspect of almost all accessible routes within a site connecting buildings, rooms, and spaces. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards address the many components to make a door accessible, including opening force, hardware, and maneuvering clearances. Access Board Accessibility Specialists will...
Description: There are thousands of people in recovery from addiction who are unaware of their civil rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA insures that people with addiction to alcohol, and in recovery from opioids and other drugs have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Find out how the ADA...
The Great Plains ADA Center and the ADA National Network are excited to launch the 2024 National ADA Symposium in a virtual format. This three-day training event offers 36 sessions covering all areas of the Americans with Disabilities Act presented by nationally recognized experts in issues related to the ADA. All sessions will have live...
Everything you wanted to know, don't be afraid to ask our experts! Master the "triple threat" of disability, pregnancy and religion, so you can respond with confidence to employee requests for reasonable accommodations. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation...
Deciding whether to share personal information, such as disclosing a disability, is hard for many employees. The new guide “411 on Disability Disclosure: Employer Edition” from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) helps employers better understand an employee's decision-making process, the important role employers play in creating a supportive workplace, and...
TDTG Las Vegas, LLC; Fifth Street Gaming, LLC; and DTG Las Vegas Manager, LLC, which run the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, will pay $720,000 and take other actions to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Casino Resort did not provide reasonable accommodations...
The Federal Register published the Justice Department’s final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to improve web and mobile application (app) access for people with disabilities. The rule says how State and local governments can meet their ADA requirements as many of their activities are going digital. This rule will...
