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ADA suit seeks to take a bite out of Arcadia’s Bit

Yours Truly Accessibility — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:58:58 +0000

More news on ADA lawsuits. Mike Mandala knows a little bit about the Americans with Disabilities Act. And he should. Mainly because the two Arcadia bars he runs have been targeted by attorneys filing suits. Essentially, the suits allege his taverns violate the federal law designed to help the disabled get access. You know: handicapped [...]

ADA lawsuit in Pico Rivera Area

Yours Truly Accessibility — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:00:47 +0000

Don’t find yourself blindsighted. PICO RIVERA – Audrey and Dan Miller have owned Barney’s Coffee Shop for nearly three decades. In that time they’ve never had one complaint about whether their restaurant met the needs of their disabled patrons. That changed just over a year ago when they were slapped with a lawsuit by a [...]

Accessible Places of Public Accommodations are not Impossible

Yours Truly Accessibility — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:40:34 +0000

From the Chicago Tribute [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-x-c-ada-fear-haunts-20111102,0,4280545.story] The website for Fear City features elements commonly used to advertise haunted houses — ghoulish photos, spatters of blood, a video featuring a disemboweled corpse and a woman being dragged down a dank hall by a pair of maniacs. But one element on fearcitychicago.com stands out: A rotating banner boasts [...]

Converse store shut down for accessibility violation

Yours Truly Accessibility — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:40:19 +0000

ADA lawsuit reported by the Boston Herald. [http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_1029converse_store_shut_downfor_accessibility_violation/] Converse’s flagship sneaker store on Newbury Street has been shuttered indefinitely by the state for failure to provide handicap accessibility to its entrance. The Architectural Access Board, a regulatory agency of the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety, closed the store on Wednesday until the fixes are made to the [...]

Helpful tips on Website Accessibility

Yours Truly Accessibility — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:17:56 +0000

Interesting and helpful article on website accessibility. Researchers have just come up with a way to turn an iPad into a Braille keyboard–but until this kind of technology is on the market, it’s up to business owners to make sure that their websites meet the needs of clients with special needs. SIMILAR ARTICLES: How to Make [...]

Burbank Association of Realtors

Yours Truly Accessibility — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:17:45 +0000

The Burbank Association of Realtors is hosting a expo for multi-family dwelling owners and managers. We are presenting a talk on how accessibility impacts such sites. The date is on the 19th of October at 5pm at 2006 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91506-1730. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us [...]

What to do if you are sued for an ADA violation

Yours Truly Accessibility — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:50:52 +0000

The worst thing to do is nothing. Look at what this article taken from [Facilities.net] says: What is the best way to proceed if you receive notice of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violation? If you’ve received notification that means that either a complaint has been filed in federal court or that the Justice [...]