How Time Does Fly...

How time does fly.  I started this professional accessibility architectural business 19 years ago.  For the first 17 years our clients were building owners, architects, lawyers and contractors and our professional architectural product was detail ADA building plan checks and detail ADA building audits.  About 5% of our business was litigation. 

During those 17 years the parent company was sold and then my company given back to me. The ADA law in 20 years has gotten maybe 10% of the Buildings ADA compliant; my thinking, something is wrong.  There has to be a  better way.  That was my challenge for the last two years.  I spent a year and a half reformatting my business plan for ACCESS and the last 6 months have been spent implementing that business plan of bringing our professional accessibility architectural skills and knowledge to the wheelchairs community; and using the free Federal Courts to force building owners to comply with the Civil Rights Law called the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

Those smiles and accolades we get from the wheelchair community tells us we are on to something really great.  My goal is to be filing 100 cases a week by the end of 2011.  Come join our program, contact us at hfalstad@accessts.net or call us at (702) 649-7575.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Hank

Where Must the Controls be Located in a Transfer Shower?

First, one has to look at the ADA & ABA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG); Final Rule, written by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), published July 23, 2004, with an effective date of September 21, 2004.  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law and trumps the International Building Code and ICC/ANSI A117.1.  Second, one needs to look at ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003. 

The ADAAG; Final Rule Section 608.5.1 states:

608.5 Controls.

608.5.1 Transfer Type Shower Compartment.

“In transfer type shower compartments, the controls, faucets, and shower spray unit shall be installed on the side wall opposite the seat 38 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the shower floor and shall be located on the control wall 15 inches maximum from the centerline of the seat toward the shower opening.”

ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003, Section 608.5.1 states:

608.5 Controls and Hand Showers.

608.5.1 Transfer-Type Showers.

“In transfer-type showers, the controls and hand shower shall be located on the control wall opposite the seat, 38 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the shower floor, within 15 inches, left or right, of the centerline of the seat.”

One sees that ADAAG is more restrictive than ICC/ANSI A117.1, so one has to ask the question why?  Well, ACCESS is seeing transfer showers which have a permanent shower head, hand held shower spray unit, hook for the shower spray unit, controller, soap dish, and diverter valve; and they will not fit in the 15 inch maximum space.  The answer comes from understanding how the space functions and why control space has been defined.  In the opinion of ACCESS, the design is to enable someone in a wheelchair to turn on the shower water and adjust the water temperature before entering the shower.  Those are the controls required to be in the 15 inch maximum defined control area; other controls and shower amenities can be located on the other side of the centerline as seen in ICC/ANSI A117.1.

This is not an isolated issue.  A new ICC/ANSI A117.1 will be coming out in the next 30 days.  ICC/ANSI A117.1 is on a 5 year cycle, so it gets revised every 5 years.  ADAAG is on a 12 year cycle, so we expect to see many more of these issues.

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The above are opinions of Hank Falstad, AIA, Managing Senior Associate of Access Technologies Services, Inc. (ACCESS).  See our web site for additional information:  www.accessts.net.

The Role of Architects Regarding Accessibility Compliance

The role of architects regarding accessibility compliance is being defined by litigation.  Accessibility compliance is part of federal civil rights laws, and guidelines for compliance are written by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board).  Federal civil rights laws are litigated in federal court, making decisions by federal judges the law of the land.

Accessibility compliance is also part of building code and ICC/ANSI A117.1, and these are written by the International Code Council and municipal building officials.  Building code is litigated in civil courts and the judge’s decision is only applicable to that case.

Accessibility non-compliance becomes visible after construction and occupancy.  We now have attorneys that have specialized for years in construction defect litigation and who are starting to get their feet wet in accessibility non-compliance litigation.  Accessibility non-compliance litigation is increasing each year. 

The architect who provided the construction drawing will become a part of that lawsuit.  When there are architectural drawings that are not in compliance, the architect will pay.  That payment will include retrofit costs, legal fees, and legal costs, plus court costs.  Another cost is the architect’s time spent addressing all these issues. 

At ACCESS, we are finding more of our new clients have had or are currently having an unpleasant experience with a lawsuit regarding accessibility non-compliance.  The same can be said for contractors.

Let us know your thoughts.  You can post your comments here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730#!/.  You can also contact us at hfastad@accessts.net or call us at (702)649-7575.

The above are opinions of Hank Falstad, AIA, Managing Senior Associate of Access Technologies Services, Inc. (ACCESS).  See our web site for additional information:  www.accessts.net.

ADA Accessibility Mindset - Attorney's New "Gravy Train"

PL101-336 (ADA) accessibility mindset:  please – may I – I request – I demand – I litigate!  Attorneys’ new “gravy train.”

Accessibility began with ANSI 1961, as a building code requirement. It was picked up in the federal civil rights law of 1965 and later in the Federal Rehabilitation Law of 1973.  If federal dollars were going into the project the Federal Rehabilitation Act was a requirement; for everyone else, it was voluntary and it did not work.  The disability community petitioned the federal government for the next 15 years, and in 1990 President George H.W. Bush signed in the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Realizing the Act could not be voluntary, enforcement was assigned to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights section. 

I really believe the politicians involved with the Act of 1990 thought accessibility throughout the country would be in full accessibility compliance in a few years, as did I.  Surprise, surprise – today I see better accessibility compliance, but we are still very far away from full compliance.  There is a cost to accessibility compliance, and enforcement by the DOJ can only touch a fraction of 1% of non-compliance issues.  The private sector is starting to become more active in policing this civil rights law, using attorneys that are specializing in accessibility law. 

In the opinion of ACCESS, there is much accessibility work yet to be done on old and new buildings throughout the United States.  The private sector with their specialized attorneys will be taking the lead in filing lawsuits because there is money to be made – follow the money, stupid!

Let us know what you think of the above posting.  Leave your comments here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730.  You can also contact us at hfatstad@accessts.net or call us at (702) 649-7575.

Hank

The above are opinions of Hank Falstad, AIA, Managing Senior Associate of Access Technologies Services, Inc. (ACCESS).  See our web site for additional information:  www.accessts.net.

What Does Litigation for Accessbility Non-Compliance Mean?

It means $$MONEY$$!

1.   Very, very few cases will be from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation, and what these cases mean for you is money spent to correct your non-compliance items.  The interest of the DOJ is to get compliance to PL101-336, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):  “PL" stands for Public Law, 101 stands for one hundred and first congress, and 336 is the number attached to the law.

2.  A case filed by an attorney for a handicapped individual or advocacy group means $$MONEY$$ in the form of extortion.  Most of these cases are settled out of court with a payment of between $50,000.00 – $100,000.00 to the attorney and the advocate, with some promise by the owner to make corrections to the facility to bring the non-compliant items into compliance.

In the opinion of ACCESS, most owners think that with the payment of the attorney they are done, when in fact they are just beginning!  There is nothing to prevent a second, third, fourth and so on party from filing the same lawsuit.  To prevent such lawsuits, the owner needs a program to bring the property into compliance, which will require documentation of money spent and on which non-compliant item, as well as money to be allocated to other non-compliant items for each year, until the property has reached full compliance.

Let us know what your thoughts are on the above post.  You can comment here or on our FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730.  Or you can contact us by email at hfalstad@accessts.net or call us at (702) 649-7575.  We look forward to hearing from you.

The above are opinions of Hank Falstad, AIA, Managing Senior Associate of Access Technologies Services, Inc. (ACCESS).  See our web site for additional information:  www.accessts.net.

Side Wall Grab Bar at Water Closet where Insufficient Wall Space is Provided

ACCESS has seen accessible bathrooms where the side wall of the water closet has a door opening preventing the installation of a 42 inch long grab bar projecting 54 inches off of the back wall.

The jurisdiction is ADAAG Sections 604.5.1 and 103.

Chapter 6 plumbing elements and facilities.

604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments.

604.5 Grab Bars.

604.5.1 Side Wall.

“The side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches long minimum, located 12 inches maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches minimum from the rear wall.”

There is a requirement in ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003, Section 604.5.1 for a vertical grab bar at the side wall.  In the opinion of ACCESS, using Section 103 Equivalent Facilitation (see below), and the analysis of ANSI Figure C604.3.1(b) regarding the elements of a front or diagonal transfer, the addition of the vertical grab bar in conjunction with the horizontal grab bar on the side wall results in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability of the water closet.  ACCESS suggests using a 60 inch long grab bar with a 90º bend at 36 inches; set that bar so the 24 inch vertical part is 40 inches to the centerline of the 24 inches off the back wall.

Chapter 1 Application and administration.

103 Equivalent Facilitation.

“Nothing in these guidelines prevents the use of designs, products, or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed, provided they result in substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability.”



The above are opinions of Hank Falstad, AIA, Managing Senior Associate of Access Technologies Services, Inc. (ACCESS).  See our web site for additional information:  www.accessts.net.

If you have any comments on the above postings you can post them here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730.  You can also contact us at hfalstad@accessts.net or call at (702) 649-7575.

Hank

The Biltmore is part of the Hilton Worldwide, Inc. now owned by the Blackstone Group, L.P.  The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release on November 10, 2010, regarding a consent decree agreement with Hilton Worldwide, Inc. over ADA violations at Hilton hotels, and major hotel chains owned by Hilton.  I have first hand knowledge that for the last 20 years Hilton’s policy was to give “lip-service” to ADA building compliance.

The ACCESS “Watchdogs in Wheelchairs” program empowers the disabled with the Civil Rights Law that provides them with free access to our Federal Court system.  That is free filing fees, free attorney fees and free attorney costs.  The professional accessibility architectural work product of ACCESS consisting of detail ADA building compliance audits and detail ADA building plan checks are attorney costs, all free to the disabled. 

I've said it before, by working together we are going to change the mind set of building owners and get buildings ADA compliant through the Federal Court system.  Together we can make a difference.  Together we can bring buildings into ADA compliance one building at a time.

Contact me at hfalstad@accessts.net or call me at (702) 649-7575 to discuss in further detail.  Also, come visit our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730 and "Like" us, we appreciate the support.

Hank

Reformatting ACCESS

As you know, I reformatted the business plan for ACCESS almost 2 years ago.  That plan called for bringing our professional accessibility architectural knowledge and experience directly to the wheelchair community.  I was playing golf one morning with Bob Cashman who told me he knew how to do that.  Bob is a member of SCORE, a group of retired business men who volunteer their services to help small business.  Several months later I was made aware that of the 12,000 SCORE volunteers, Bob is the top producer; so I knew that we were and would be good hands.

Upon Bob's advice social media was explored.  After several attempts we regrouped at the beginning of the year with Logo leading our new media network team.  She is a bulldog and on a mission.  In February we had 2 names and today we are at 500.  The list of 500 are people with mobility challenges that want to know more about the ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program that uses the free Federal Courts to get building ADA compliant.  This building ADA compliance is a team effort between the disabled who depend on wheelchairs for mobility and ACCESS. 

Contact me at hfalstad@accessts.net or call me at (702) 649-7575.  Come visit our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730 and "Like" us, we could use your support in getting the word out. 

This free service so contact me today and get more details on you can become a member of the "Watchdogs in Wheelchair" program.

Hank

Compensation from ADA Non-Compliant Cases?

I want to make it crystal clear that the ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program only works when the free Federal Court is the vehicle.  That means that the Federal Judge is in complete control.  The ACCESS program is designed to provide the judge with all the technical professional accessibility architectural information for the judge to make his decision. 

I have been asked the question by our "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" if they can be paid?  Our in-house General Counsel has advised me that compensation to the "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" is a possibility, depending on the Federal Judge.  The position of ACCESS that we will work with the "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" on an invoice to be present4ed tot he Federal Judge for payment.  That invoice is submitted to ACCESS at the same time the "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" signs the complaint for the building not being ADA compliant.  That invoice will be part of the first ACCESS invoice to the Federal Judge, usually right after the ACCESS completion of the detailed ADA building audit.

For additional information contact me at hfastad@accessts.net or call me at (702) 649-7575.  Teaming together to make buildings ADA compliant!

Visit us on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730!

Hank

Did You Know?

Did you know that the word "standing" means that you may have special status because you are disabled?

The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA) is Civil Rights Law. That means that the handicapped community have direct access to the free Federal Courts.  To have "standing" you must be "handicapped" as defined by the ADA.  All members of the ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" are handicapped and therefore all have "standing", which is the first step in filing at the Federal Courts.  The next requirement is that you must have visited the property, observed some building elements that were not ADA compliant and plan one returning visit to enjoy the full amenities of the same property. 

The above language is part of the standard ADA building complaint for not being ADA compliant.  In the ACCESS team approach to getting buildings ADA compliant, your part is to be sure you have standing in Federal Court.  In Federal Court your filing cost are free your attorney fees are free and your attorney costs are free.  All those costs are paid by the building owner by an order of the Federal Judge. 

To get started, ACCESS needs you to book an accessible room with two beds and a roll-in shower.  Whatever room you get, take 3-4 color digital photos of the room, the roll-in shower, the lobby area and the public restrooms.  On the outside of the building take several photos to include the accessible parking and overall photos of the building.  Email the photos and a copy of your hotel bill to ACCESS at hfalstad@accessts.net or call me at (702) 649-7575. 

In the complaint for the building being ADA non-compliant is a requirement for an ADA detailed audit.  Here the professional accessibility architects of ACCESS will visit the site and audit some 400 plus different building elements for ADA compliance.  This is all part of ACCESS' job as the professional members of the team.  By our working together, I will guarantee the building will be ADA compliant, another job well done!

Any questions or comments regarding this blog, comment here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home, or contact me at the email and phone number listed above.


Hank

Did You Know?

Did you know that the ADA Accessibility Guidelines say that service counters (that is where hotel guest checks in or out) are a forward approach?  Actually, they say the approach to a counter can be parallel or forward.

The position of ACCESS is to observe how the general public approaches the counter and the person in the wheelchair needs that same experience.  The forward approach requires a 30 inch long minimum and 36 inch high maximum counter surface.  It also requires knee and toe space under the counter.  Not providing the forward approach counter with the proper clearances and dimensions is discrimination to the disabled Americans and a violation of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

You can post your comments here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730#!/.  You can also call us at (702) 649-7575 or email us at hfalstad@accessts.net.

Hank

I know that we are in a major recession and there is no end in sight.  Dirk, Tom and I were standing around after church having coffee.  Dirk is an engineer form England and part of an international group that builds swimming pools.  He was telling us about an international think tank in Europe that has written a 20 year projection report.  They predict that in the next 15 years there will be a peoples revolution in China and that the manufacturing ability of the United States will be much stronger than it was in the 60's and 70's.

There is always hope.  The ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program brings hope to the handicapped community.  ACCESS reformatted its business plan 2 years ago by bringing the professional accessibility architects of ACCESS to the disable community...free of charge.  For 20 years there has been only hope that buildings would be ADA compliant. Today, I can guarantee with the ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program that uses the free Federal Courts to get buildings ADA compliant.  However, this has to be a team effort.  ACCESS will do our part, but we'll need you to do yours by following the 4 easy steps:

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 the public restrooms.
3. Outside of the building, take 2-3 photos to include the accessible parking and overall photos of the building.
4. Email us the photos and a copy of the hotel bill to hfalstad@accessts.net.

Once we receive the photos and the hotel bill our General Counsel will review to determine that there is standing to file in the Federal Courts.  And that's it.  We will keep you updated and posted throughout the entire process.

So, let's get started and get these buildings ADA compliant, one building at a time!

Let me know your suggestions, ideas and comments here or on our FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730#!/.  Or you can call me at (702) 649-7575 or email me at hfalstad@accessts.net.

Hank

It has become necessary to emphasize that the ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program only works when the professional accessibility architects of ACCESS visit the site by Federal Court order and perform the detailed ADA audit which includes some 500 plus building elements. 

To our "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs", remember that your part in this process of making buildings ADA compliant is to follow the ACCESS easy four steps:

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 and public restroom.
3. Outside of the building take 2-3 photos of the accessible parking and overall pictures of the building.
4. Email us the photos and a copy of your hotel bill to hfalstad@accessts.net.

Once received, ACCESS' General Counsel will determine whether there is standing to file in the Federal Courts.

Yes, I know ADA accessibility is better than it was 20 years ago.  As an 18 year veteran professional accessibility architect, I can tell you we still have a long way to go in getting buildings ADA compliant.  We at ACCESS are here to make it happen for you.  If you're not on board yet, contact us today.  We are dedicated to teaming with you to make all building ADA compliant, one building at a time!

Let us know your thoughts, suggestions or comments.  You can post them here or on our FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730.  Or you can call me at (702) 649-7575 or email me at hfalstad@accessts.net.

Hank

ADA's Public Law PL110-325

Did you know that the laws say:

• Public Law PL110-325 - The Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, with an effective date of January 1, 2009
• Sec. 12182.Prohibition of discrimination of public accommodations
• (a) General Rules
• No individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations of any place of public accommodation by any person who owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodations.

The ADA Accessibility Guidelines say that guest rooms with mobility features require a turning space either circular or T-shaped must be provided within the guest rooms.  To the professional accessibility architects at ACCESS that means that every building element that a guest can walk up to and turn around must also be available to the "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" and all others whose mobility is dependant on using a wheelchair.  What this means is that you should be avail enough room to roll up to all the elements listed, be able to turn around with the available space and roll out, facing the direction you're heading.  You should not have to roll up to an element and then have to roll back out looking over your shoulder to make sure you're not either going to run over anyone or anything.  This would be considered a discrimination.

The ADA lists 415 items of elements that includes drapery rods, window hardware, windows, floor lamps, table lamps, chairs, desks, end tables, end table drawers, thermostat, entrance door hardware, walk-in closet, TV, alarm clock and so on.  ACCESS will be developing a short list of items to look out for during your stay at any lodging facilities.  Stay tune...we'll have the list available with the month.

Tell us about your past stayover experiences at hotels, motels and time-shares.  You can post your stories, comments or suggestions here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730#!/.  Or you can call me at (702) 649-7575 or email me at hfalstad@accessts.net.

Hank

Veterans

ACCESS is crossing a threshold as we arrive to the half way point of 2011.  The response to our ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program, where we bring the professional accessibility architects to you for free has been overwhelming!

Our sole purpose is getting buildings ADA compliant so the handicapped can enjoy all the amenities of the building.  With the 4th of July behind us, we want to continue our pledge to remember all our veterans and especially those who returned home disabled.  To all our disabled servicemen and women, ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program of getting buildings ADA compliant is at your service.

The ACCESS program is a guaranteed team effort between you and the professional accessibility architects of ACCESS.  We welcome all to come and join us!  Visit our website and FaceBook to "Like" us and help support our efforts in getting the word out.  I've said it before and I'll say it again: working together we can help make non-compliant buildings into ADA compliant buildings, one building at a time.

Let us know your thoughts and any suggestions.  Post them here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730.  You can also call us at (702) 649-7575 or email us at hfalstad@accessts.net.

Hank

I went to our annual Rotary debunking party this past week.  This is where the president of our club hands the gavel to the new president as the Rotary year starts July 1st.  Rotary is a group of business people that meet once a week over something to eat and have a half hour program of some business interest.

I have been a Rotarian for 37 years.  It is through Rotary that I give back to the community and to the world.  I happened upon one of my colleagues, John, at the debunking event.  I spoke with John about business and he stated that he has only laid off three employees in this recession period.  He then asked me how it was that ACCESS was hiring when most had the daunting task of letting loyal employees go.  I told that two years ago I made the decision to reformat the ACCESS business plan and today we are starting to see the results and the future looks greater than my wildest dreams.

What ACCESS is trying to do is get the word out that we're here to help.  We want to get people involved in making non-compliant buildings into Federally ADA compliant buildings.  We want to give them a program that can assist with bringing building owners who for the past 20 years have only been giving ADA compliance lip service.  We want to provide a service that is at no cost to you.  What can be simpler than that.  Come join us.  In working together we can make a difference.

Let us know your thoughts, post your comments here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730.  You can also call me at (702) 649-7575 or email me at hfalstad@accessts.net.

Hank

I am impressed, motivated, inspired...say whatever you want, by our "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" members spreading the word to get out there and live a full life. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was suppose to mandate this to happen.  Some say just another window dressing government program.  Not really.  There is a hidden caveat in the ADA that the ACCESS "Watchdogs in Wheelchairs" program has mobilized to be used by the disabled.  It is that the ADA is a Civil Rights Law.  Civil Rights Law gives the discriminated person direct access into the Federal Courts, that includes free filing of a complaint, which means free attorney fees and free attorney costs.  The professional architectural works of ACCESS are attorney costs, therefore, are included and our services are also free to you.

Today we are targeting an industry that for the last 20 years has shown no interest in complying with the Federal AD; and that is the hospitality industry (hotels, motels and time-shares).  I know this as for the last 18 years I have specialized in ADA accessibility compliance.  At the time, 80% of my work was in the hospitality industry, sometimes with clients being under investigation by the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ). 

So, if you are serious about getting buildings ADA compliant it's simple, it's easy and the Federal Judge is someone building owners do not want to get upset.  To begin, follow the ACCESS four easy steps:

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, lobby area and public restrooms.
3. On the outside of the building, take 3-5 photos of the accessible parking area and overall photos of the building.
4. Email ACCESS the photos and a copy of your hotel bill to hfalstad@accessts.net.

ACCESS will then review and make a determination to see if there is standing to file in Federal Courts.  That's it.  We'll keep you posted with updates throughout the entire process.

If you have any comments or suggestions you'd like to share, post them here or on our FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Access-Technologies-Services-Inc/268659564730.  You can also call me at (702) 649-7575 or email me at hfalstad@accessts.net.

Hank.