ADA Shop Talk

How do you slope side flares on a curb ramp? We answer this question today as we discuss Part 4 of ADA requirements for ramps and curb ramps – pro tips for understanding the differences. We also cover guidelines on clearances in front of ramps and flares in relation to crosswalk striping, slope transitioning, and adding detectable warnings in parking access aisles. Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We're also joined by Trent Sunahara, our Chief Strategy Officer, and Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance. In this episode, you will hear: Sloping side flares on a curb ramp - guidelines for modification and violations Clearances in front of ramps and flares in relation to crosswalk striping Transitioning to different slopes Adding a detectable warning at the head of a parking access aisle   Links: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf   California Code for Ramps, Curb Ramps, and Slopes https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/publications-and-resources/polling-place-accessibility-guidelines/ramps-curb-ramps-slopes    For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.   BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

Are handrails required on both sides of the ramp? We answer this question today as we discuss Part 3 of accessibility requirements for ramps and curb ramps – pro tips for understanding the differences. We also cover guidelines on curb or barrier edge protection, handrail extension, and surface edge protection.  It's also important to note here that ramps should not be confused with curb ramps, which we will define today. Definitions are important to make sure we don't mistake one over the other and end up not meeting the standards. Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We're also joined by Trent Sunahara, our Chief Strategy Officer, and Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance.  In this episode, you will hear: Guidelines for handrails on a ramp and side ramp landings Extended floor or ground surface edge protection (Figure 405.9.1 on ADA Standards) Curb or barrier edge protection to prevent wheel entrapment (Figure 405.9.2 on ADA Standards) Handrail extension and barrier requirements to be cane-detectable The definition of a curb ramp and its different types Differences in requirements between ADA and California Curb ramp guidelines for counter slope, landings, location, and diagonal curb ramps Links:   2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf   California Code for Ramps, Curb Ramps, and Slopes https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/publications-and-resources/polling-place-accessibility-guidelines/ramps-curb-ramps-slopes    For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.   BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we continue our discussion around ramps and curb ramps – pro tips for understanding the differences. Particularly, we talk about the requirements for ramp landing, and how they're different in the ADA world and in California. We also briefly touch on the accessibility requirements for ramps on doorways. Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We're also joined by Trent Sunahara, our Chief Strategy Officer, and Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance. In this episode, you will hear: 60-inch ramp landing requirement for ADA (Section 405.7)  72-inch ramp landing requirement for California  Requirements for doorways adjacent to a ramp landing Links: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf   California Code for Ramps, Curb Ramps, and Slopes https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/publications-and-resources/polling-place-accessibility-guidelines/ramps-curb-ramps-slopes    For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.   BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

In today's episode, we talk about ramps and curb ramps – pro tips for understanding the differences. Whether something is a barrier or not is a very common question we get asked about a lot. And so we're going to go over what the code says, how to understand the differences, and what are the exceptions to the rule because there are always going to be exceptions.  Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We're also joined by Trent Sunahara, our Chief Strategy Officer, and Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance.  In this episode, you will hear: Guidelines for accessible routes - site arrival points (Section 206.2.1)  Exceptions to the rule for site arrival points Guidelines for accessible routes - within a site (Section 206.2.2)  Guidelines for general walking surfaces The rule of thumb is 1:48 for cross-slope and 1:20 or less for running slope Links:   2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf    For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we cover Part 4 of the ADA open discussion. Specifically, we discuss various topics around accessibility guidelines for recreational trails, kitchenettes in public accommodation, and parking spots of a retail building. We also answer questions related to whether all hotel rooms should be upgraded for access and where to take the measurement with a 24-inch level on a six-foot-wide walkway. Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We're also joined by Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance, and Joshua Hovinga, Chief Strategy Officer Chief. In this episode, you will hear: ADA recreational trail guidelines Trails: The problem with using decomposed granite for any soft surface Obstruction and depth requirements for kitchenettes in public accommodation Considerations and guidelines for accessible parking spots Required number of hotel rooms for access upgrade based on a ratio Where to take the measurement with a 24-inch level on a six-foot-wide walkway Links:   https://www.access-board.gov/guidance.html   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we cover Part 3 of the ADA open discussion. We discuss various topics around protruding objects in a single-user restroom versus a multi-accommodation restroom and what happens when you take a tax credit on a multifamily apartment building. We also discuss the ramp length rule for new and existing roads and some accessibility requirements for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We're also joined by Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance, and Joshua Hovinga, Chief Strategy Officer Chief. In this episode, you will hear: Protruding objects in single-user restroom vs. a multiple accommodation restroom Taking a tax credit on a multifamily apartment building converts it from being a private entity to public housing The 15-foot ramp length rule for new and existing roads Accessibility requirements for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) Links:   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This is Part 2 of the ADA open discussion. In particular, we're covering topics related to accessibility requirements and considerations for creating a ramp in an old building, circulation path guidelines, size level requirements, and the 20% disproportionate costs/path of travel improvements. Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We're also joined by Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance, and Joshua Hovinga, Chief Strategy Officer Chief. In this episode, you will hear: Requirements and considerations to building a non-egress ramp in a pre-1931 building  Guidelines on a circulation path Specific things to connect raised circulation path Size level requirements The 20% disproportionate costs/path of travel improvements Guidelines and requirements for mailboxes Links:   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we're doing Part 1 of the ADA open discussion where we will be discussing all kinds of topics. In particular, it's important to remember that the ADA only applies to public accommodations, not private housing, which still has to be accessible. But it's subject to the provisions of the Fair Housing Act. Therefore, terms are important. Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We're also joined by Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance, and Joshua Hovinga, Chief Strategy Officer Chief. On a side note, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had just announced COVID-19 is going to be considered a disability under the ADA in some circumstances, especially for people with prolonged effects.  In this episode, you will hear: Materials allowed for constructing ramps The importance of using the correct terms How requirements can change for public vs. private housing Requirements for apartment windows Adaptability in apartments, not full-on accessibility Links:   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This is Part 4 of our discussion on the pro tips for walks and sidewalks, specifically, Section 403.6 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design where we cover the guidelines for handrails. We're also answering questions related to contracting a CASp and fixing a path of travel throughout a modernization project. We're joined by two phenomenal ADA inspectors and consultants Paul Klein and Mark Wood, who are also BlueDAG co-founders. Together, they have more than 50 years of experience in the field, doing ADA inspections and developing BlueDAG. BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance Victor Felix also joins the discussion. In this episode, you will hear: Handrail requirements along walking surfaces with running slopes Contracting a CASp in a jurisdiction without designated access specialists Fixing the path of travel throughout a modernization project Using expansion joints    Links:   https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm#Surfaces    For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This is Part 3 of our discussion on the pro tips for walks and sidewalks, specifically, Section 403 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design where we cover the slope requirements for walking surfaces and guidelines on the clear width of an accessible route.  We're joined by two phenomenal ADA inspectors and consultants Paul Klein and Mark Wood, who are also BlueDAG co-founders. Together, they have more than 50 years of experience in the field, doing ADA inspections and developing BlueDAG. BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance Victor Felix also joins the discussion. In this episode, you will hear: Slope requirements and exception Guidelines on the clear width at the turn and for passing spaces Allowed clear width reduction Different elements that come into play (standpipes, newspaper stands, planter, etc.) Links:   https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm#Surfaces    For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we are continuing our conversation on the pro tips for walks and sidewalks, specifically, Section 307 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design specifying the guidelines for protruding objects and how to work your way around to avoid violations. We're joined by two phenomenal ADA inspectors and consultants Paul Klein and Mark Wood, who are also BlueDAG co-founders. Together, they have more than 50 years of experience in the field, doing ADA inspections and developing BlueDAG. BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance Victor Felix also joins the discussion. In this episode, you will hear: Protruding objects section of a walk Vertical clearance requirements Writing up tree branches in your report A catch-22 solution for tables with umbrellas out of the main path of travel Links:   Section 307 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design  https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm#pgfId-1010105   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we talk about pro tips for walks and sidewalks so you have a good understanding of this when you're out in the field, you know what you're talking about and you know what to look for.  Who is responsible for them? What are the major things you should look for? What should you do if there's a tree uprooting and there's a three-inch crack uprooted causing a change in elevation?  We're joined by two phenomenal ADA inspectors and consultants Paul Klein and Mark Wood, who are also BlueDAG co-founders. Together, they have more than 50 years of experience in the field, doing ADA inspections and developing BlueDAG. BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance Victor Felix also joins the discussion. In this episode, you will hear: The definition of a sidewalk based on 2010 ADAS Guidelines on openings and ground floor surface Identifying the direction of travel Why catch-22 solutions solve all problems Limitations in the changes of level Determining who has the obligation to fix them and how long should they be fixed Links: For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

In this episode, we reveal our last and final tip for conducting effective ADA site evaluations – which is to use automation and technology to your advantage. What's cool about automation is you can do multiple site evaluations as the expert with people in the field that aren't as knowledgeable as you. Connect.U, for example, allows you to send links to people using their smartphones so you can walk them through an inspection without being on-site. Remember, any time you can use automation or technology to help speed up your process is going to help you.  Here's a quick recap of the 7 pro tips for conducting effective ADA site evaluations: ask (why it's being done), make sure you have the address correct, scope your project in advance, get the right tools, choose the best option for barrier documentation, photos (perspective first, details second), and finally, use automation and technology to your advantage – then you will be on your way to an awesome evaluation. In this episode, you will hear: Different apps you can use for remote inspection Digital inspection API through Google Maps Geolocation using your smartphone if you have internet access Using iPhone's wide-angle camera feature Determining applicable standards Using drones and geotags to color code the different barriers on a site Links:   Connect.U: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jswpac.connectu.gcm&hl=en&gl=US    For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

In this episode, we're covering Part 3 (specifically #5 and #6) of our Top 7 pro tips for conducting effective ADA site evaluations. Learn what it means to choose your best options for barrier documentation and why you need to focus on perspective first, and details second.  We're also giving out examples where we look at some multiple barriers in a bathroom, a parking lot, and an accessible route so you have a better idea of how we're doing it in a way that your clients will understand the issues better. In this episode, you will hear: Choose your best options for barrier documentation. Having multiple photos to document the barriers Having one barrier with multiple issues vs. a single-issue barrier Where to break each one apart Agreed-upon construction tolerances Perspective first, detail second  Links:   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This is Part 2 of the series where Paul Klein uncovers more pro tips for conducting effective ADA site evaluations. Find out why you need to scope your project in advance before you get to the site, especially if it's a multi-building campus. The larger the facility, the more critical this is. Discover why you need to get your tools right and what scoping tools you need to have.  In this episode, you will hear: Scoping your project in advance Laying out your evaluation strategy Doing all doors vs. representative sample Looking at the different facility types  Getting the right tools for scoping and where to get them Links:   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we cover Part 1 of this series, where Paul Klein talks about his seven pro tips for conducting effective ADA site evaluations. There's a variety of reasons for a site evaluation – whether it's due to a lawsuit, proactive evaluations, or quality control.  Depending on your background, it can change why you're doing the evaluation and how you're doing it. Today, we discuss the first two tips you need to consider for effective ADA site evaluations. In this episode, you will hear: Asking why an evaluation is being done Making sure you have the correct address and the person giving you access Making sure you have permission to the property Links:   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

In this episode, we continue our discussion on the 2010 ADAS scoping requirements including when to comply with the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA). People think you need to have an ISA at every door. If it's a new building, all doors must be accessible and 60% of entrances have to be accessible. But if they aren't, then you have to have a sign. Additionally, compliant toilet rooms or bathing rooms shall be identified by an ISA if not all are accessible. We also discuss the scoping requirements for dressing rooms and locker rooms, transient lodging facilities such as a condo, and self-service storage facilities. We touch on the alteration guidelines including the special provisions for technically infeasible facilities.  In this episode, you will hear: What requires an International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA) Dressing room, fitting room, or locking room compliance and alterations Accessibility requirements for transient lodging facilities and alteration guidelines Guest room and storage requirements Accessible route requirement for self-service storage facilities Swimming pools, wading pools, and spa: accessible means of entry Vertical dispersion and visibility requirements for stadiums and assembly seating Links: For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we continue our discussion on the 2010 ADAS scoping requirements and we're specifically going to get into the actual scoping within the code. The scoping requirements tell you what has to be accessible and how many of those items have to be accessible. The key is to start scoping when you're doing any design, inspection, evaluation, or anything like that. So far, we've drilled down from what's your job, what type of work it is, Title II and Title III. Now, we get into the actual nuts and bolts of what scoping is. In this episode, you will hear: Alterations affecting primary functional areas and exceptions Requirements for accessible routes in restaurants and cafeterias and exceptions Requirements for public entrances and stairways Alteration guidelines if technically infeasible to comply Toilet commandments (toilet compartment, toilet paper, lavatory, signs, etc.) Signs required to comply with tactile and Braille Links: For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.   BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we continue our discussion on the 2010 ADAS scoping requirements. Now, another important thing when looking at the ADA is to not just look at the ADAS, but also, the ADA itself because some of the requirements don't show up in the standards, but they show up in the ADA.  We also discuss some changes between the 1991 standard and the 2010 standard as well as distinguish incremental changes from supplemental requirements. In terms of new construction, remember, there's no excuse for not complying. There are no ifs, and's, or buts about it. Hence, these are things you need to carefully consider. In this episode, you will hear: ADA requirements Incremental changes vs. supplemental requirements Some requirements in the 2010 standard not found in the 1991 standard When to use the term structural impracticality vs. structural infeasibility Links:   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we cover Chapter 5 of the 2010 ADAS scoping requirements. We distinguish the difference in scoping requirements between a government agency and a private firm, as well as the guidelines for Title II versus Title III buildings. The overlying theme for all buildings in the United States is that you must improve access if it's readily achievable and where compliance is determined based on the 2010 ADA standards.  We're also giving you a quick scenario looking at a two-story, non-elevator, AD room hotel built in 1966, located on a beachfront with 119 parking stalls. Listen in as we cover the different scoping requirements for this type of building based on the 2010 ADA standards. In this episode, you will hear: Scoping requirements for a government agency vs. private firms Guidelines under Title II vs. Title III building Path of travel requirements A quick scenario looking into door requirements for non-accessible rooms and whether an accessible room on the second floor is required Elevator requirement vs. vertical access Links:   www.adashoptalk.com    For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we cover Chapter 2 of the 2010 ABS scoping requirements, specifically about scoping in private firms vs. public areas and certain parameters you need to know when you're working on a project involved in a lawsuit.  We also talk about the concept of parklets provided by cities where businesses can use public right-of-ways as dining areas during the pandemic as well as certain requirements and guidelines related to the program.  In this episode, you will hear: Scoping requirements in private firms vs. public areas Working on a project involved in a lawsuit Determining a readily achievable barrier removal project Two reasons why you need to take care of the low hanging fruit Barrier part of the original construction or due to supplemental changes in the code No accessible parking in the public right-of-way is subject to a lawsuit. Businesses temporarily using dining areas in public right-of-ways during the pandemic Links: For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we continue our discussion on the 2010 ABS scoping requirements, specifically about what changes are permitted and not, as well as what local state or federal regulations apply. At the end of the day, what applies is whichever provides the greatest level of accessibility. When you're doing scoping, especially in a private firm, it's often difficult to determine what changes are permitted because there could be a lot of work done that didn't get a permit. Even the work that was permitted often gets modified or changed during construction and it's not always reflected in the plans. And that can be very difficult when you're doing an evaluation of a property when there was work done and there's no documentation of it.  In this episode, you will hear: What changes are permitted and not permitted since construction What are subject to suit or fine against the entity The three-year period for disproportionality Using the 2010 scoping standard for the Title III facility if the start date is after March 15, 2012 Doing an accessibility plan view for new projects or alteration Local codes that provide a higher level of access to the ADA Links: For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we continue our discussion on the 2010 ABS scoping requirements, specifically about how to do an analysis of a building when determining which requirements to comply with. Ultimately, whether you're a government agency or a private firm, the goal is to provide access the best you can and to not get caught in the minutiae of the code that you miss the objective of providing better access. For this week's accessibility brief: “EDTX Reaches Americans with Disabilities Act Resolution with Smith County, Texas Regarding Hearing-Impaired Individuals,” “Desert Ability Center provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities,” and “Douglas County Sheriff's Office becomes first to try new disabilities training.” In this episode, you will hear: How the building element determines the requirements Requirements for a building specifically for employees only Path to travel obligations up to 20% Accessibility requirements for existing vs. new pools Certain things to consider when analyzing the building Stall requirements in Florida and California Accessibility Brief:   Topic 1: EDTX Reaches Americans with Disabilities Act Resolution with Smith County, Texas Regarding Hearing-Impaired Individuals https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/edtx-reaches-american-disabilities-act-resolution-smith-county-texas-regarding-hearing    Topic 2: Desert Ability Center provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2021/09/03/desert-ability-center-provides-opportunities-people-disabilities/5689236001/   Topic 3: Douglas County Sheriff's Office becomes first to try new disabilities training https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/douglas-county-sheriffs-office-becomes-first-to-try-new-disabilities-training   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

In this episode, we talk about scoping requirements in two parts. First, is what role you play in the process. What are you required to do by law and what are you required to do by contract?  (This depends on who you are – private vs. government) Second, is where scoping starts for you. For this week's accessibility brief: “MTA Looks to Ramp Up Subway Accessibility With Fewer Costly Elevators,” “Disability Rights Advocates Sue Baltimore For Accessible Sidewalks, Streets,” and “City awarded $950K to make Main Street more pedestrian-friendly.” In this episode, you will hear: Where scoping starts: private sector vs. government agency Viewing only a portion of the work or specific elements of a job Knowing you're within the boundaries of your scope 3 ways to make an accessible program, service, or activity Accessibility requirements for Title 2 and Title 3 buildings (new vs. existing) Requirements for improving the path of travel  Ongoing obligation to improve access   Accessibility Brief:  Topic 1: MTA Looks to Ramp Up Subway Accessibility With Fewer Costly Elevators https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/8/17/22629915/mta-looks-to-ramp-up-subway-accessibility-with-fewer-elevators   Topic 2: Disability Rights Advocates Sue Baltimore For Accessible Sidewalks, Streets https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2021-08-09/disability-rights-advocates-sue-baltimore-for-accessible-sidewalks-streets?fbclid=IwAR1mOS-7q4ze5UjJn95MwqsCmDRuo2l56udlOAInpyk4Dq1iyVV5-KX9XeY   Topic 3:  City awarded $950K to make Main Street more pedestrian friendly https://www.hendersonvillestandard.com/news/city-awarded-950k-to-make-main-street-more-pedestrian-friendly/article_deba69ea-f3d1-11eb-855b-37879fcd65bd.html?fbclid=IwAR3p2TrShcHfdtlqR_p4Od-WbLA5mHLnILeVKAbLcYbpoWg-sffjY0kdKsQ For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act.  For this week's accessibility brief, we have: “Long Beach could make city beaches more accessible using ADA-friendly mats,” “Cannon County, Tennessee Resolves ADA Complaint Over Sports Facility,” and “Miami Valley's ‘Field of Dreams'; new playing field revealed for people of all abilities.” In this episode, you will hear: Access mats at Granada Beach in Long Beach to allow those with mobility limitations to access the water Sports facility in Cannon County, TN not complying with parking signage and accessibility requirements Miami Valley in Ohio now has its own playing field open to people of all abilities Links:   Topic 1: Long Beach could make city beaches more accessible using ADA-friendly mats https://lbpost.com/news/long-beach-could-make-city-beaches-more-accessible-using-ada-friendly-mats   Topic 2: Cannon County, Tennessee Resolves ADA Complaint Over Sports Facility https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdtn/pr/cannon-county-tennessee-resolves-ada-complaint-over-sports-facility#:~:text=NASHVILLE%20%E2%80%93%20Cannon%20County%2C%20Tennessee%20has,the%20Middle%20District%20of%20Tennessee   Topic 3:  Miami Valley's ‘Field of Dreams'; new playing field revealed for people of all abilities https://www.wdtn.com/news/miami-valleys-field-of-dreams-new-playing-field-revealed-for-people-of-all-abilities/ For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act as we answer questions related to adding units to an existing footprint, requirements for a standalone building, and whether a townhome with an elevator should meet FHA guidelines. For this week's accessibility brief, we have: “Serial Plaintiff Turns California ADA Lawsuits Into a Lucrative Cottage Industry,” “Fredericksburg steps up enforcement of ADA guidelines on sidewalk dining,” and “Local sheriff's office prioritizes helping people with disabilities.” In this episode, you will hear: Are there accessibility requirements for a 35-modular housing trailer park acquisition? Occupants removing accessible elements upon leaving a housing unit Making existing units smaller to add more units within the footprint Requirements to be considered a standalone building Should a townhome with an elevator comply with the FHA? Links:   Accessibility Brief:    Topic 1: Serial Plaintiff Turns California ADA Lawsuits Into a Lucrative Cottage Industry https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/08/02/serial-plaintiff-turns-california-ada-lawsuits-into-lucrative-cottage-industry/ Topic 2: Fredericksburg steps up enforcement of ADA guidelines on sidewalk dining https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/fredericksburg-steps-up-enforcement-of-ada-guidelines-on-sidewalk-dining/article_4843f684-458a-558a-abd7-04ebdb73cd1c.html Topic 3:  Local sheriff's office prioritizes helping people with disabilities https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/local-sheriffs-office-prioritizes-helping-people-with-disabilities/   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act, specifically, delving into the reasonable accommodations and modifications clause and its overlying concepts. We're also sharing with you this Fair Housing Act Design Manual. Published in 1996, it carried out two statutory responsibilities, broken down into seven chapters. The manual shows you how to build the apartments as well as how to configure the bathrooms, ramps, parking, etc. It's a great companion document to the ANSI, IBC, and the building code of whichever state you're in.  In this episode, you will hear: Examples of modifications included in the law Structural modifications required from landlords Adding dwelling units to an existing building  Non-residential unit converted to a multifamily dwelling Accessible building entrance on an accessible route Examples of violations against the design guidelines Design best practices even when regulations don't require them Is there an accessibility requirement for a multi-storey dwelling unit? Links:   Accessibility Brief:  Topic 1: ADA work at Green Valley Park to complete by June 30 https://www.paysonroundup.com/government/payson/ada-work-at-green-valley-park-to-complete-by-june-30/article_f8dbfcc8-2b64-5b2f-be07-bfa9c6311e75.html?fbclid=IwAR3ZhyTMOEgtKuS8wFGevmYPu0uH_V1QXWI-ygpYbOKdbZmfzed6wCxU7-0 Topic 2: Rowland Foundation lead gift to start endowment for accessibility in Madison parks https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/rowland-foundation-lead-gift-to-start-endowment-for-accessibility-in-madison-parks/article_8d0ba981-8d8e-56be-98bf-166f1fb4204a.html?fbclid=IwAR3Jg8mlWNlFM1QVnJh6eF1LjrEGtVAvqsxzV6SIqwhm4Gsnb096LD9xL1A Topic 3: Baltimore's estimate of the cost of ADA compliance – a whopping $657 million https://baltimorebrew.com/2021/06/30/baltimores-estimate-of-the-cost-of-ada-compliance-a-whopping-657-million/?fbclid=IwAR1rz4jOgKBd1DC4JpZameQyjbSYl_ofXQhM4wh8IdJ_rPVqbO3TFWUGN58 For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/   ***   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

This week, we are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act. We're covering the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act that has established people with disabilities as a protected class that's applicable to all 50 states.  Just to give you a little bit of context, the Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968. At that time, there were no components for people with disabilities. It only had protected classes based on race, gender, and marital status, and it prohibited discriminatory renting and housing practices by private and public entities.  In this episode, you will hear: An overview of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 The basis of the foundation of all private housing in the nation Establishing people with disabilities as a protected class Being discriminatory by the design of the built environment Accessibility requirements on covered multifamily dwellings and effectivity dates Units covered by the Fair Housing Act Links:   COVID-19 shapes future of accessibility services at WVU https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/07/21/covid-19-shapes-future-of-accessibility-services-at-wvu  Killeen must make more than 440 ADA improvements to city buildings, parks https://kdhnews.com/news/local/killeen-must-make-more-than-440-ada-improvements-to-more-than-20-city-facilities/article_33547f68-e1b7-11eb-8924-8bb76304f55c.html?fbclid=IwAR0U4NIaewCaRR-yPFFEX2bZgvWZaUQzjcbmoJbKi7nm8j2TCmDtKTgXI84  Two California Cities Seek Input for Their ADA Transition Plans https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/suisun-city/suisun-city-seeks-input-for-ada-accessibility-transition-plan/?fbclid=IwAR2oKXCcNNIVRP57Os4SguXTqC1JBT8rb9OQEzaJhDLsh4pz0PznWI1SRn8  https://patch.com/california/dublin/city-dublin-city-dublin-seeking-input-its-americans-disabilities-act-ada?fbclid=IwAR2cPN1Yquc_Z29sYImT54E0sEKHerEhXecfFED18305ugc9KyHKvG21aW0  For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/   ***   EPISODE CREDITS:   If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com  

Welcome to the re-launch of the ADA Shop Talk Podcast and Introduction to the Fair Housing Amendments Act. Think of it as a new improved ADA Shop Talk. We're not only doing monthly webinars but also a weekly podcast where we give you an accessibility brief as our team over at BlueDAG is getting all the latest and greatest information there is out there.  The webinar is attended by people from across the nation. We focus on those issues most important to ADA professionals, and also architects, engineers, civil engineers. We cover a variety of issues from the public right of way, parking lot, top 10 barriers found in restrooms, etc.. These are the low-hanging fruit everyone should be keeping an eye out for since some of these are new things people may not have known are common issues, which are important issues that are being missed.  For this week's ADA Shop Talk accessibility brief: Pennsylvania Courts Expand Who May Live in a “Single-Family Dwelling.” In this episode, you will hear: What scoping a project means Why we're doing these types of education and trainings How Pennsylvania courts expanded the definition of allowed groups of people with disabilities in single family homes.  New rulings for common areas of associations Changes in voter access for people with disabilities Links:   Pennsylvania Courts Expand Who May Live in a “Single-Family Dwelling” https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/pennsylvania-courts-expand-who-may-live-2522543/   The FHA, ADA, And Community Associations: What Boards Need To Know http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/insights/mike_stonestreet/the_fha_ada_and_community_associations_what_boards_need_to_know_part_1/2881   People with Disabilities Make Their Voices Heard Over Voting Restrictions https://www.bluedag.com/people-with-disabilities-make-their-voices-heard-over-voting-restrictions/   For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/   Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts   Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com    Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved. BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/ ***   EPISODE CREDITS:   If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.   He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.   Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com  

Welcome to our re-launch of the ADA Shop Talk Podcast. This podcast is for code officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and accessibility consultants just like you to develop a better understanding of the accessibility codes, standards, and regulations. We all strive for consistent and uniform application of the accessibility requirements within the built environment and thus better accessibility for all persons with disabilities. Tune in each week for the latest Accessibility Brief, where we bring you the latest news and happenings around the world of the ADA and Accessibility, where you can get caught up each week quickly and in an audio-friendly format.   Please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/ Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/   Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.   BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG's integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/