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Interpreting ADA Requirements in Renovations and New Construction
Making the world accessible for people of all abilities requires new construction and renovations that comply with ADA Standards. Doing so establishes the integrity and diligence of contractors that make the extra effort to protect customers from ADA litigation.
By Geoff Ames
February 26, 2020
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by Geoff Ames
Geoff Ames is the Executive Consultant for the accessibility consulting firm, Meeting the Challenge, Inc., A CP&Y Company. He is a subject matter expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), the Fair Housing Act, and other disability laws. His knowledge of the ADA includes all facets of program access, facility access, transportation, nondiscrimination, employment, effective communication, integration, and implementation. Since 2002, he has delivered hundreds of training(s) on ADA-related topics including ADA facility standards, accessible transportation, guidelines for accessible pedestrian facilities, accessible recreation facilities, effective communication, alterations to historical properties, litigation risks for title III entities, ADA tax incentives for private businesses, and other disability rights issues.
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