ADA Shop Talk

029: ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Ramps & Curb Ramps - Pro Tips For Understanding The Differences Part 4 Apr 21, 2022

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/

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Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com

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/

028: ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Ramps & Curb Ramps - Pro Tips For Understanding The Differences Part 3 Apr 14, 2022

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/

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Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at trent@bluedag.com

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/

027: ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Ramps & Curb Ramps - Pro Tips For Understanding The Differences Part 2 Apr 07, 2022

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

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/

026: ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Ramps & Curb Ramps - Pro Tips For Understanding The Differences Part 1 Mar 31, 2022

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/

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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

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/

025: ADA Open Discussion: Bring Your Barriers Part 4 Mar 24, 2022

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/

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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

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/

024: ADA Open Discussion: Bring Your Barriers Part 3 Mar 17, 2022

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

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/

023: ADA Open Discussion: Bring Your Barriers Part 2 Mar 10, 2022

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/

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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

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/

022: ADA Open Discussion: Bring Your Barriers Part 1 Mar 03, 2022

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/

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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

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/

021: ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Walks & Sidewalks - Pro Tips For Understanding The Differences Part 4 Feb 24, 2022

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/

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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

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/

020: ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Walks & Sidewalks - Pro Tips For Understanding The Differences Part 3 Feb 17, 2022

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/

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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

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/

019: ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Walks & Sidewalks - Pro Tips For Understanding The Differences Part 2 Feb 10, 2022

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

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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

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/

018: ADA Shop Talk Webinar: Walks & Sidewalks - Pro Tips For Understanding The Differences Part 1 Feb 03, 2022

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

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/

017: 7 Pro Tips for Conducting Effective ADA Site Evaluations - Part 4 Jan 20, 2022

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/

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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

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/

016: 7 Pro Tips for Conducting Effective ADA Site Evaluations - Part 3 Jan 13, 2022

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

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/

015: 7 Pro Tips for Conducting Effective ADA Site Evaluations - Part 2 Jan 07, 2022

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

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/

014: 7 Pro Tips for Conducting Effective ADA Site Evaluations - Part 1 Dec 20, 2021

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

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/

013: 2010 ADAS Scoping Requirements - Part 8 Dec 09, 2021

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/

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012: 2010 ADAS Scoping Requirements - Part 7 Dec 02, 2021

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:

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011: 2010 ADAS Scoping Requirements - Part 6 Nov 18, 2021

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:

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010: 2010 ADAS Scoping Requirements - Part 5 Nov 11, 2021

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:

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009: 2010 ADAS Scoping Requirements - Part 2.1 Sep 23, 2021

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:

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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/

008: 2010 ADAS Scoping Requirements - Part 1.3 Sep 16, 2021

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:

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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/

007: 2010 ADAS Scoping Requirements - Part 1.2 Sep 09, 2021

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

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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/

006: 2010 ADAS Scoping Requirements - Part 1.1 Aug 26, 2021

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

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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/

005: Introduction to the Fair Housing Amendments Act - Part 4 Aug 19, 2021

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/

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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/

004: Introduction to the Fair Housing Amendments Act - Part 3 Aug 12, 2021

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/

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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/

003: Introduction to the Fair Housing Amendments Act - Part 2 Aug 05, 2021

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

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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/

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EPISODE CREDITS:

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002: Introduction to the Fair Housing Amendments Act - Part 1 Jul 29, 2021

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

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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/

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

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001: Re-launch of the ADA Shop Talk Podcast and Introduction to the Fair Housing Amendments Act Jul 22, 2021

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/

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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

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/

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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 ADA Shop Talk! Jul 12, 2021

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.

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