Posted by ADA Sign Depot on Mar 17, 2016
Effective March 15, 2012, any gas pump where someone has to reach more than 54 inches above the ground to use it will be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), putting the station owner at risk of fines or lawsuits. On newly constructed pumps or alterations to existing pump islands, everything has to be below 48 inches.
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Posted by ADA Sign Depot on Feb 06, 2016
The language used to describe individuals with disabilities shapes and reflects society’s attitudes towards people with disabilities. Certain terms currently used diminish the humanity of individuals with disabilities, creating an invisible barrier that excludes these individuals from being viewed as equal members of the community.
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Posted by ADA Sign Depot on Feb 01, 2016
California is responsible for nearly 40 percent of the nation’s Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits. At an average of $25,000 per lawsuit, it is no wonder that businesses across the San Joaquin Valley are shutting their doors, or laying off employees. Many of them simply can’t afford to keep up with ever-changing regulation as well as the onslaught of predatory lawsuits.
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Posted by ADA Sign Depot on Jan 27, 2016
Introduced by Sen. Richard Roth, D-Riverside, the bill is virtually identical to last year’s SB251, which overwhelmingly passed the Legislature, only to be inexplicably vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown, who objected to the inclusion of tax credits to help offset the cost of making properties more accessible.
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Posted by ADA Sign Depot on Jan 27, 2016
Two pieces of legislation meant to dampen predatory lawsuits brought under the guise of helping disabled people are making progress in Sacramento, both winning rare unanimous support in committee votes on Thursday.
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