Most don't understand the Civil Rights Law, or don't know it at all

Dennis, thank you for reminding me that there are parts of the law that most either don't understand or don't know.  There are areas that you have difficulty getting to in your wheelchair so there is probably something not in ADA compliance.

My architectural practice for the last 18 years has been limited to accessibility compliance.  It is my job as a professional to know and understand the laws and building codes pertaining to accessibility compliance, and we are a leader in accessibility compliance industry.  Like Dennis, we will see building areas that do seem ADA compliant and then we look to the ADA guidelines for the jurisdiction.  If we do not find it there we will look at the building code.  And, if we do not find it there, we will look at the basic law pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This is a game to us at ACCESS.  We always find the jurisdiction and quote that sentence in our opinion, in all our detail ADA audits and detail ADA plan checks.  Dennis, we do not expect you to have this knowledge and understanding of the accessibility laws and codes.  Remember, we are professionals and have spent the last 18 years honing our accessibility skills.  That is why we make such a good team!  Remember, a team is like a chain; it is only as strong as its weakest link.  I can assure you that weak link is not going to be ACCESS.

As always, feel free to contact me at (702) 649-7575 or email me at hfalstad@accessts.net. 

Hank