Why is ACCESS targeting the the Hospitality Industry?

Why are we at ACCESS targeting the hospitality industry?  This is a very good question, thanks Alice. 

As an architect, who has specialized in ADA accessibility compliance for the last 18 years, I have never seen a  hospitality property in ADA compliance, so the likelihood of the hotel, motel or time-share you are staying at of being ADA compliant is probably 98%.  I expect our ADA detail audit to identify 50 or more elements that are not in ADA compliance.  I do not expect you to know these ADA violations, and over time you will know more.  Remember, this has been our business for the last 18 years.  The ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program is your program for getting building ADA compliant.

It is up to you to make it happen, we at ACCESS are your helper!  Here are the first steps to take:

1. Book an accessible room with 2 beds and a roll-in shower.
2. Using a color digital camera, take 2-3 photos of the room, the roll-in shower, the lobby area and public restrooms.
3. Take 2-3 photos of the outside to include the accessible parking and photos of the overall building.
4. Email to ACCESS at hfalstad@accessts.net the photos and a copy of the hotel receipt.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can not make him drink.  Let this be your motivational call to action to get buildings ADA compliant for you and all the handicapped people that will follow.

You can comment here or post on our FB page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730.  Or give us a call at (702) 649-7575 and ask for Patricia or me; or send me an email at hfalstad@accessts.net.

Hank