I am being asked by the "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs", How Do I Take This Step?

All I can say is that it is not easy and our job at ACCESS is that we are part of the team, and as a good team player, we are here to support you.  So let's back up and answer this fundamental question. 

I know of buildings that are not ADA accessible for me.  And, if they are not accessible for me, then they are not ADA accessible for people in wheelchairs.  I want to do something about this ADA Civil Rights Law violation.  That is your starting point.  You want to do something about that building's ADA violation, too.  Here is where ACCESS can help. 

We start by making sure that you have "standing" in the Federal Court.  This is so that your ADA non-compliant building complaint will not get thrown out of court on this technicality of "standing".  "Standing" is a legal term that means you  are handicapped, have visited the building and intend to revisit the building again.  We prove "standing" by digital photographs and purchased receipts.  I like photos showing the handicapped person looking at the building element that is not ADA compliant.  It is really that simple.

Once completed, email the photos along with the receipts to ACCESS, with building name and address and from that point on you are in the good hands of Pat at ACCESS.  An attorney will be located.  You will sign a letter of engagement with the attorney.  You will sign the attorney's ADA non-compliant building complaint.  You will then sit back and watch the professionals work, such as ACCESS.  All this at no cost to you.

It is very simple and easy, so lets get that first building under out belt.  My preference is to start with a hotel or motel or time-share property, as these are large properties and will mean more money for the attorney.  Attorneys like money!  If you do not stay overnight just go to their restaurants, gift shops or some business on the property.  Remember, as a "Watchdogs in Wheelchair" you meet the "standing" requirement of handicapped so all that remains is proof that you visited the property and want to return to the property in the near future.