QUESTION: Michele, I read your Winter 2014 Indiana LTAP Newsletter article about a really thorough approach to keeping people with disabilities in mind when preparing communities for disaster emergencies and, in this case, severe snow storms or even moderate snow conditions. Can you share that on this blog since winter is now upon us? —Jeff, Indiana More
QUESTION: Michele, is it true that the Access Board has new guidelines for outdoor... More
New guidance on selecting and installing playground surfaces is now available from the Access Board. More
QUESTION: A supervisor recently asked me for information on striping and signage of parking lots for ADA compliance, and I found “ADA Business Brief: Restriping Parking Lots” on the Department of Justice website. However, the document is dated January 2002. Is this information still accurate? More
I was asked recently what today’s greatest challenges are for concrete contractors. I came up with a list of seven, that includes the increasing complexity of materials and equipment; the increasing difficulty of complying with government regulations on employment, safety, the environment, ADA, MBE; and dealing with the shortage of workers. Do you agree with this list? What is your greatest challenge? More
The next webinar in the Board's free monthly series will take place October 2 from 2:30 – 4:00 (ET) and will provide an in-depth review of "building block" requirements for ground and floor surfaces, clear floor space, turning space, operable parts, reach ranges, and protruding objects in the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards. More
Animations on the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards that the Board posted to its website in April are now available for download as well. More
The Board has issued a technical guide on achieving access to outdoor developed areas. More
The next webinar in the Board's free monthly series will take place September 4 from 2:30 – 4:00 (ET) and will feature an open question and answer session with Board accessibility specialists. More
A new guide on achieving accessible outdoor sites, including trails and camping areas, is now available from the U.S. Access Board. More