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:
- Book an accessible room with 2 beds and a roll-in shower.
- Using a color digital camera, take 2-3 photos of the room, the roll-in shower, lobby area and public restrooms.
- On the outside of the building, take 3-5 photos of the accessible parking area and overall photos of the building.
- Email ACCESS the photos and a copy of your hotel bill to hfalstad@accessts.net.
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.
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