ADA Shop Talk

This week, we are continuing our conversation on the pro tips for walks and sidewalks, specifically, Section 307 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design specifying the guidelines for protruding objects and how to work your way around to avoid violations.

We're joined by two phenomenal ADA inspectors and consultants Paul Klein and Mark Wood, who are also BlueDAG co-founders. Together, they have more than 50 years of experience in the field, doing ADA inspections and developing BlueDAG. BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance Victor Felix also joins the discussion.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Protruding objects section of a walk
• Vertical clearance requirements
• Writing up tree branches in your report
• A catch-22 solution for tables with umbrellas out of the main path of travel

Links:

Section 307 of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design 

https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm#pgfId-1010105

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BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we talk about pro tips for walks and sidewalks so you have a good understanding of this when you're out in the field, you know what you're talking about and you know what to look for.  Who is responsible for them? What are the major things you should look for? What should you do if there's a tree uprooting and there's a three-inch crack uprooted causing a change in elevation? 

We're joined by two phenomenal ADA inspectors and consultants Paul Klein and Mark Wood, who are also BlueDAG co-founders. Together, they have more than 50 years of experience in the field, doing ADA inspections and developing BlueDAG. BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance Victor Felix also joins the discussion.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The definition of a sidewalk based on 2010 ADAS
• Guidelines on openings and ground floor surface
• Identifying the direction of travel
• Why catch-22 solutions solve all problems
• Limitations in the changes of level
• Determining who has the obligation to fix them and how long should they be fixed

Links:

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

In this episode, we reveal our last and final tip for conducting effective ADA site evaluations – which is to use automation and technology to your advantage. What's cool about automation is you can do multiple site evaluations as the expert with people in the field that aren't as knowledgeable as you. Connect.U, for example, allows you to send links to people using their smartphones so you can walk them through an inspection without being on-site. Remember, any time you can use automation or technology to help speed up your process is going to help you. 

Here’s a quick recap of the 7 pro tips for conducting effective ADA site evaluations: ask (why it’s being done), make sure you have the address correct, scope your project in advance, get the right tools, choose the best option for barrier documentation, photos (perspective first, details second), and finally, use automation and technology to your advantage – then you will be on your way to an awesome evaluation.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Different apps you can use for remote inspection
• Digital inspection API through Google Maps
• Geolocation using your smartphone if you have internet access
• Using iPhone’s wide-angle camera feature
• Determining applicable standards
• Using drones and geotags to color code the different barriers on a site

Links:

Connect.U: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jswpac.connectu.gcm&hl=en&gl=US 

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

In this episode, we’re covering Part 3 (specifically #5 and #6) of our Top 7 pro tips for conducting effective ADA site evaluations. Learn what it means to choose your best options for barrier documentation and why you need to focus on perspective first, and details second. 

We're also giving out examples where we look at some multiple barriers in a bathroom, a parking lot, and an accessible route so you have a better idea of how we’re doing it in a way that your clients will understand the issues better.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Choose your best options for barrier documentation.
• Having multiple photos to document the barriers
• Having one barrier with multiple issues vs. a single-issue barrier
• Where to break each one apart
• Agreed-upon construction tolerances
• Perspective first, detail second 

Links:

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This is Part 2 of the series where Paul Klein uncovers more pro tips for conducting effective ADA site evaluations. Find out why you need to scope your project in advance before you get to the site, especially if it’s a multi-building campus. The larger the facility, the more critical this is. Discover why you need to get your tools right and what scoping tools you need to have. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• Scoping your project in advance
• Laying out your evaluation strategy
• Doing all doors vs. representative sample
• Looking at the different facility types 
• Getting the right tools for scoping and where to get them

Links:

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we cover Part 1 of this series, where Paul Klein talks about his seven pro tips for conducting effective ADA site evaluations. There's a variety of reasons for a site evaluation – whether it's due to a lawsuit, proactive evaluations, or quality control. 

Depending on your background, it can change why you're doing the evaluation and how you're doing it. Today, we discuss the first two tips you need to consider for effective ADA site evaluations.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Asking why an evaluation is being done
• Making sure you have the correct address and the person giving you access
• Making sure you have permission to the property

Links:

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

In this episode, we continue our discussion on the 2010 ADAS scoping requirements including when to comply with the International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA). People think you need to have an ISA at every door. If it's a new building, all doors must be accessible and 60% of entrances have to be accessible. But if they aren't, then you have to have a sign. Additionally, compliant toilet rooms or bathing rooms shall be identified by an ISA if not all are accessible.

We also discuss the scoping requirements for dressing rooms and locker rooms, transient lodging facilities such as a condo, and self-service storage facilities. We touch on the alteration guidelines including the special provisions for technically infeasible facilities. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• What requires an International Symbol of Accessibility (ISA)
• Dressing room, fitting room, or locking room compliance and alterations
• Accessibility requirements for transient lodging facilities and alteration guidelines
• Guest room and storage requirements
• Accessible route requirement for self-service storage facilities
• Swimming pools, wading pools, and spa: accessible means of entry
• Vertical dispersion and visibility requirements for stadiums and assembly seating

Links:

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we continue our discussion on the 2010 ADAS scoping requirements and we're specifically going to get into the actual scoping within the code. The scoping requirements tell you what has to be accessible and how many of those items have to be accessible. The key is to start scoping when you're doing any design, inspection, evaluation, or anything like that.

So far, we've drilled down from what's your job, what type of work it is, Title II and Title III. Now, we get into the actual nuts and bolts of what scoping is.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Alterations affecting primary functional areas and exceptions
• Requirements for accessible routes in restaurants and cafeterias and exceptions
• Requirements for public entrances and stairways
• Alteration guidelines if technically infeasible to comply
• Toilet commandments (toilet compartment, toilet paper, lavatory, signs, etc.)
• Signs required to comply with tactile and Braille

Links:

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we continue our discussion on the 2010 ADAS scoping requirements. Now, another important thing when looking at the ADA is to not just look at the ADAS, but also, the ADA itself because some of the requirements don't show up in the standards, but they show up in the ADA. 

We also discuss some changes between the 1991 standard and the 2010 standard as well as distinguish incremental changes from supplemental requirements. In terms of new construction, remember, there’s no excuse for not complying. There are no ifs, and’s, or buts about it. Hence, these are things you need to carefully consider.

In this episode, you will hear:

• ADA requirements
• Incremental changes vs. supplemental requirements
• Some requirements in the 2010 standard not found in the 1991 standard
• When to use the term structural impracticality vs. structural infeasibility

Links:

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/

This week, we cover Chapter 5 of the 2010 ADAS scoping requirements. We distinguish the difference in scoping requirements between a government agency and a private firm, as well as the guidelines for Title II versus Title III buildings. The overlying theme for all buildings in the United States is that you must improve access if it's readily achievable and where compliance is determined based on the 2010 ADA standards. 

We’re also giving you a quick scenario looking at a two-story, non-elevator, AD room hotel built in 1966, located on a beachfront with 119 parking stalls. Listen in as we cover the different scoping requirements for this type of building based on the 2010 ADA standards.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Scoping requirements for a government agency vs. private firms
• Guidelines under Title II vs. Title III building
• Path of travel requirements
• A quick scenario looking into door requirements for non-accessible rooms and whether an accessible room on the second floor is required
• Elevator requirement vs. vertical access

Links:

www.adashoptalk.com 

For more announcements and discussion please join the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community  Here: https://ada-shop-talk-community.mn.co/

Need Accessibility CEU's? Check out our Monthly FREE Webinar & Newsletter Here: https://www.bluedag.com/newsletters/

Make sure to subscribe to the ADA Shop Talk Podcast on your favorite podcast player such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Google Podcasts

Do you have a topic or would you like to be on the show? Email Trent at [email protected] 

Produced by BlueDAG LLC. All Rights Reserved.

BlueDAG is a cloud-hosted software system for end-to-end management of ADA evaluation and compliance initiatives. BlueDAG’s integrated suite of tools simplifies and streamlines the ADA compliance tasks of both public and private entities. BlueDAG is accessible via web browser on any computing platform with an Internet connection. A companion mobile application is also available. More information here: https://www.bluedag.com/