ADA Sign Depot Blog

Why ADA Compliance Matters for Small Businesses

Posted by ADA Sign Depot on Jun 23, 2014

The truth of the matter is, if you own, lease or operate a business that serves the public, then you are under the ADA umbrella and have obligations to meet concerning your facilities. Existing buildings from before the 1990 act are not grandfathered in.

Tags: The ADA and Your Business

The Word Handicapped Should Be Eliminated from Our Vocabulary

Posted by ADA Sign Depot on May 31, 2014

The ADA (American Disability Act) has already enacted the use of the word “disability” in replacement of “handicap,” so it’s time the rest of us follow suit.

Tags: ADA People

10 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone Who Uses a Wheelchair

Posted by ADA Sign Depot on May 24, 2014

“You’re Really Pretty for Someone in a Wheelchair.” Yes. People actually say this. There’s this huge misconception that people in wheelchairs are unattractive. Well spinal cord injuries and other disabilities don’t discriminate against attractive people.

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Prankster Targets Jerks Parking In Spots Reserved For People With Disabilities

Posted by ADA Sign Depot on May 24, 2014

The guy in the video sprayed the disabled sign — which the drivers had ignored — on the hoods and trunks of several cars using water-soluble spray paint. The prankees, however, did not know the paint would be so easily removed and were unsurprisingly less than thrilled upon finding their vehicles.

Tags: ADA People

ADA Sign Depot Adds Live Chat Customer Service

Posted by ADA Sign Depot on May 13, 2014

ADA Sign Depot announced the addition of live chat customer service to their online store providing stock and custom ADA Compliant Signs and Products nationwide.