ADA Consulting

Becoming an ADA Compliant Facility

1. Path of travel from the public right of way to your door. This includes: ramps, striping, tactile warning services for the blind and more.
2. Parking. Did you know that every business should have van accessible parking spaces?
3. Entrance Doors. These must be a specific size, use proper handles and include accessible thresholds.
4. Countertops. Workstations need to be at proper heights, have specific knee-clearance and turning space.
5. Travel routes through the facility. This includes clearance between display areas, poles and permanent fixtures.
6. Restroom Facilities. All restrooms must be accessible including the heights of fixtures, dispensers and door swings.
7. Office Support Equipment. This includes facility light fixtures, switches, plugs fire extinguisher and other items pertaining to store operation.
8. Handicap Signage. Must be posted for parking spaces, accessible entrance doors, restrooms and routes of travel throughout the facility.
9. Elevators. If you are a medical office or facility you may be required to provide an elevator.
10. Assembly Areas. For example--Movie Theaters, Conference Facilities and Churches may need to provide equipment for the hearing impaired, special seating areas and companion seating.

This is just a sample of ADA compliance issues that may expose your business to a potential lawsuit. If you spot any of these issues, please call us for a more thorough look at your facility.