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A new bill proposed by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) AB 1732, would force businesses, government buildings and other public venues to stop identifying single-use restrooms as either male or female and identify themselves as “all-gender” instead.
This summer, Lego will release its first-ever mini-figure that uses a wheelchair, the company says, confirming reports that emerged after one of the toys was seen at a toy fair. In recent years, the company has been urged to show more diversity in its offerings.
Opinion: Reform access laws now to improve business climate
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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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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Business owners may be familiar with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with a disability. They should also know about Title III of the ADA as more than 20 lawsuits have already been filed in Southern Arizona on this issue.