ADA Compliance - Why Bother?
Reasons for Accessibility
- to bring your business into compliance with the law
- 20% of West Virginia's population has a disability and represents potential customers
- the aging population also uses accessible features to patronize businesses
- savvy customers research accessibility of places before they go
- most accommodations require little investment
Common Mistakes
- Access Routes
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- Width
- Slope
- Access
- Barriers
- Access to Goods
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- Signage
- Aisle Clearence
- Clutter
- Counters
- Flooring
- Bathrooms
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- Access
- Height of Fixtures
- Grab Bars
- Floor Space
- Entrances
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- Signage
- Door Handles & Swings
- Door Openings
- Thresholds
- Parking
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- Number of Spaces
- Clear Access & Path
- Van Accommodation
What is an Accessibility Survey?
Our survey team would perform an on-site review of all your company's "public space".
- ... identifying elements that do not comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design - and other relevant standards
- ... prioritizing barrier removal in accordance with Department of Justice guidelines
- ... suggesting simple, cost-effective solutions to common access mistakes
- ... distinguishing between elements that require immediate attention - and those elements that need only be upgraded during future alterations
- ... providing a detailed report of its findings, with solutions to rectify the problem areas