Role of the "Watchdog in Wheelchairs"

It's important that we all know our role in our efforts to make building owners comply with ADA compliance.

With the "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" in the role of the Plaintiffs.  The Plaintiffs have not, and are not required under law to list each and every one of the violations of the ADA with specificity.  The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that one visit to a public accommodation and encountering or knowing of barriers in violation of the ADA, which deter future visits to the public accommodation, confer standing on a plaintiff and the right to conduct a Rule 34 Inspection on the whole of the public areas of the public accommodation.

So, what the Court is saying, that to expect you to know as much as the professional accessibility architects at ACCESS is not realistic.  And that is why this is a team effort, with the "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" as the leaders of the team, and we at ACCESS are your professional support.

If you have any questions, or want to discuss further, comment here or on our FB page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730#!/.  Or, if you're more comfortable in discussing in person, feel free to contact me at (702) 649-7575 or email me at hfalstad@accessts.net.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Hank