Accessibility is everything these days. If you own a business, you can’t neglect this component of your property. Your building and surrounding property must be easily accessible by those with disabilities, able to accommodate anything from walkers to wheelchairs to braille lettering. It’s not just the right thing to do for your patrons’ convenience —… Read more »
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Complying with the ADA: How to Make Sure Your Business is Accessible
The ADA is short for the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law by then-President Bush back in 1990. It was crafted to protect the civil rights of those with disabilities — similar to the rights protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (this act made it illegal to discriminate against anyone due to… Read more »
How Elevators and Mowrey Can be ADA-Compliant
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was signed into law in 1990 by then-President Bush. In a nutshell, it provided the protection of civil rights to those with disabilities similar to the rights afforded by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national… Read more »
Ensuring Accessibility: What Do You Need to Know to Make Your Business ADA Compliant?
As a small business, you may be wondering what you have to do to make your company compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). First off, let’s explain what this is. This is a federal civil rights law that prohibits the exclusion of people with disabilities from everyday activities, such as purchasing groceries from… Read more »