Before you were in a wheelchair, you didn’t accept barriers. Before you were in a wheelchair, you didn’t accept limitations. Why should you now?
Since 1990, when the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush, the law of the land has clearly stated that those in wheelchairs and with other disabilities don’t have to accept some of those limitations and barriers. According to the law, all public buildings must meet certain standards to ensure that all people, regardless of disabilities or limitations, have reasonable access to all areas of the facility. Existing public buildings must be retrofitted, where practical. New construction must meet accessibility standards, such as width and slope of ramps to enter the building and bathroom stalls large enough to comfortably accommodate a wheelchair.
Here at Access Advocates, our goal is to help you understand the law and the protections offered to you and to be your advocate when you find illegal barriers in your way. While we believe that most building owners strive to follow the spirit of the law, sometimes there are still problems with access.
If you believe that your access is being limited, we want you to consider us your ADA experts. We will help you file an initial complaint and work closely with the building owner to come up with a plan to bring the facility into ADA compliance. We will monitor their progress until the job is satisfactorily completed.
To find out more about how we can help improve access for everyone, please contact us.