This week, we cover Chapter 2 of the 2010 ABS scoping requirements, specifically about scoping in private firms vs. public areas and certain parameters you need to know when you’re working on a project involved in a lawsuit. 

We also talk about the concept of parklets provided by cities where businesses can use public right-of-ways as dining areas during the pandemic as well as certain requirements and guidelines related to the program. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• Scoping requirements in private firms vs. public areas
• Working on a project involved in a lawsuit
• Determining a readily achievable barrier removal project
• Two reasons why you need to take care of the low hanging fruit
• Barrier part of the original construction or due to supplemental changes in the code
• No accessible parking in the public right-of-way is subject to a lawsuit.
• Businesses temporarily using dining areas in public right-of-ways during the pandemic

Links:

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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 continue our discussion on the 2010 ABS scoping requirements, specifically about what changes are permitted and not, as well as what local state or federal regulations apply. At the end of the day, what applies is whichever provides the greatest level of accessibility.

When you're doing scoping, especially in a private firm, it's often difficult to determine what changes are permitted because there could be a lot of work done that didn't get a permit. Even the work that was permitted often gets modified or changed during construction and it's not always reflected in the plans. And that can be very difficult when you're doing an evaluation of a property when there was work done and there's no documentation of it. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• What changes are permitted and not permitted since construction
• What are subject to suit or fine against the entity
• The three-year period for disproportionality
• Using the 2010 scoping standard for the Title III facility if the start date is after March 15, 2012
• Doing an accessibility plan view for new projects or alteration
• Local codes that provide a higher level of access to the ADA

Links:

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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 continue our discussion on the 2010 ABS scoping requirements, specifically about how to do an analysis of a building when determining which requirements to comply with. Ultimately, whether you're a government agency or a private firm, the goal is to provide access the best you can and to not get caught in the minutiae of the code that you miss the objective of providing better access.

For this week’s accessibility brief: “EDTX Reaches Americans with Disabilities Act Resolution with Smith County, Texas Regarding Hearing-Impaired Individuals,” “Desert Ability Center provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities,” and “Douglas County Sheriff's Office becomes first to try new disabilities training.”

In this episode, you will hear:

• How the building element determines the requirements
• Requirements for a building specifically for employees only
• Path to travel obligations up to 20%
• Accessibility requirements for existing vs. new pools
• Certain things to consider when analyzing the building
• Stall requirements in Florida and California

Accessibility Brief:

Topic 1:

EDTX Reaches Americans with Disabilities Act Resolution with Smith County, Texas Regarding Hearing-Impaired Individuals

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/edtx-reaches-american-disabilities-act-resolution-smith-county-texas-regarding-hearing 

Topic 2:

Desert Ability Center provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities

https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2021/09/03/desert-ability-center-provides-opportunities-people-disabilities/5689236001/

Topic 3:

Douglas County Sheriff's Office becomes first to try new disabilities training

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/douglas-county-sheriffs-office-becomes-first-to-try-new-disabilities-training

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

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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] 

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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/

In this episode, we talk about scoping requirements in two parts. First, is what role you play in the process. What are you required to do by law and what are you required to do by contract?  (This depends on who you are – private vs. government) Second, is where scoping starts for you.

For this week’s accessibility brief: “MTA Looks to Ramp Up Subway Accessibility With Fewer Costly Elevators,” “Disability Rights Advocates Sue Baltimore For Accessible Sidewalks, Streets,” and “City awarded $950K to make Main Street more pedestrian-friendly.”

In this episode, you will hear:

• Where scoping starts: private sector vs. government agency
• Viewing only a portion of the work or specific elements of a job
• Knowing you’re within the boundaries of your scope
• 3 ways to make an accessible program, service, or activity
• Accessibility requirements for Title 2 and Title 3 buildings (new vs. existing)
• Requirements for improving the path of travel 
• Ongoing obligation to improve access

Accessibility Brief: 

Topic 1:

MTA Looks to Ramp Up Subway Accessibility With Fewer Costly Elevators

https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/8/17/22629915/mta-looks-to-ramp-up-subway-accessibility-with-fewer-elevators

Topic 2:

Disability Rights Advocates Sue Baltimore For Accessible Sidewalks, Streets

https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2021-08-09/disability-rights-advocates-sue-baltimore-for-accessible-sidewalks-streets?fbclid=IwAR1mOS-7q4ze5UjJn95MwqsCmDRuo2l56udlOAInpyk4Dq1iyVV5-KX9XeY

Topic 3: 

City awarded $950K to make Main Street more pedestrian friendly

https://www.hendersonvillestandard.com/news/city-awarded-950k-to-make-main-street-more-pedestrian-friendly/article_deba69ea-f3d1-11eb-855b-37879fcd65bd.html?fbclid=IwAR3p2TrShcHfdtlqR_p4Od-WbLA5mHLnILeVKAbLcYbpoWg-sffjY0kdKsQ

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] 

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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 are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act. 

For this week’s accessibility brief, we have: “Long Beach could make city beaches more accessible using ADA-friendly mats,” “Cannon County, Tennessee Resolves ADA Complaint Over Sports Facility,” and “Miami Valley’s ‘Field of Dreams’; new playing field revealed for people of all abilities.”

In this episode, you will hear:

• Access mats at Granada Beach in Long Beach to allow those with mobility limitations to access the water
• Sports facility in Cannon County, TN not complying with parking signage and accessibility requirements
• Miami Valley in Ohio now has its own playing field open to people of all abilities

Links:

Topic 1:

Long Beach could make city beaches more accessible using ADA-friendly mats

https://lbpost.com/news/long-beach-could-make-city-beaches-more-accessible-using-ada-friendly-mats

Topic 2:

Cannon County, Tennessee Resolves ADA Complaint Over Sports Facility

https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdtn/pr/cannon-county-tennessee-resolves-ada-complaint-over-sports-facility#:~:text=NASHVILLE%20%E2%80%93%20Cannon%20County%2C%20Tennessee%20has,the%20Middle%20District%20of%20Tennessee

Topic 3: 

Miami Valley’s ‘Field of Dreams’; new playing field revealed for people of all abilities

https://www.wdtn.com/news/miami-valleys-field-of-dreams-new-playing-field-revealed-for-people-of-all-abilities/

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

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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] 

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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 are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act as we answer questions related to adding units to an existing footprint, requirements for a standalone building, and whether a townhome with an elevator should meet FHA guidelines.

For this week’s accessibility brief, we have: “Serial Plaintiff Turns California ADA Lawsuits Into a Lucrative Cottage Industry,” “Fredericksburg steps up enforcement of ADA guidelines on sidewalk dining,” and “Local sheriff’s office prioritizes helping people with disabilities.”

In this episode, you will hear:

• Are there accessibility requirements for a 35-modular housing trailer park acquisition?
• Occupants removing accessible elements upon leaving a housing unit
• Making existing units smaller to add more units within the footprint
• Requirements to be considered a standalone building
• Should a townhome with an elevator comply with the FHA?

Links:

Accessibility Brief: 

Topic 1:

Serial Plaintiff Turns California ADA Lawsuits Into a Lucrative Cottage Industry

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/08/02/serial-plaintiff-turns-california-ada-lawsuits-into-lucrative-cottage-industry/

Topic 2:

Fredericksburg steps up enforcement of ADA guidelines on sidewalk dining

https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/fredericksburg-steps-up-enforcement-of-ada-guidelines-on-sidewalk-dining/article_4843f684-458a-558a-abd7-04ebdb73cd1c.html

Topic 3: 

Local sheriff’s office prioritizes helping people with disabilities

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/local-sheriffs-office-prioritizes-helping-people-with-disabilities/

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

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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] 

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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 are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act, specifically, delving into the reasonable accommodations and modifications clause and its overlying concepts.

We’re also sharing with you this Fair Housing Act Design Manual. Published in 1996, it carried out two statutory responsibilities, broken down into seven chapters. The manual shows you how to build the apartments as well as how to configure the bathrooms, ramps, parking, etc. It's a great companion document to the ANSI, IBC, and the building code of whichever state you're in. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• Examples of modifications included in the law
• Structural modifications required from landlords
• Adding dwelling units to an existing building 
• Non-residential unit converted to a multifamily dwelling
• Accessible building entrance on an accessible route
• Examples of violations against the design guidelines
• Design best practices even when regulations don’t require them
• Is there an accessibility requirement for a multi-storey dwelling unit?

Links:

Accessibility Brief: 

Topic 1: ADA work at Green Valley Park to complete by June 30

https://www.paysonroundup.com/government/payson/ada-work-at-green-valley-park-to-complete-by-june-30/article_f8dbfcc8-2b64-5b2f-be07-bfa9c6311e75.html?fbclid=IwAR3ZhyTMOEgtKuS8wFGevmYPu0uH_V1QXWI-ygpYbOKdbZmfzed6wCxU7-0

Topic 2: Rowland Foundation lead gift to start endowment for accessibility in Madison parks

https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/rowland-foundation-lead-gift-to-start-endowment-for-accessibility-in-madison-parks/article_8d0ba981-8d8e-56be-98bf-166f1fb4204a.html?fbclid=IwAR3Jg8mlWNlFM1QVnJh6eF1LjrEGtVAvqsxzV6SIqwhm4Gsnb096LD9xL1A

Topic 3: Baltimore’s estimate of the cost of ADA compliance – a whopping $657 million

https://baltimorebrew.com/2021/06/30/baltimores-estimate-of-the-cost-of-ada-compliance-a-whopping-657-million/?fbclid=IwAR1rz4jOgKBd1DC4JpZameQyjbSYl_ofXQhM4wh8IdJ_rPVqbO3TFWUGN58

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

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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] 

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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/

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

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This week, we are continuing our conversation on the Fair Housing Amendments Act. We're covering the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act that has established people with disabilities as a protected class that's applicable to all 50 states. 

Just to give you a little bit of context, the Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968. At that time, there were no components for people with disabilities. It only had protected classes based on race, gender, and marital status, and it prohibited discriminatory renting and housing practices by private and public entities. 

In this episode, you will hear:

• An overview of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988
• The basis of the foundation of all private housing in the nation
• Establishing people with disabilities as a protected class
• Being discriminatory by the design of the built environment
• Accessibility requirements on covered multifamily dwellings and effectivity dates
• Units covered by the Fair Housing Act

Links:

COVID-19 shapes future of accessibility services at WVU

https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2021/07/21/covid-19-shapes-future-of-accessibility-services-at-wvu 

Killeen must make more than 440 ADA improvements to city buildings, parks

https://kdhnews.com/news/local/killeen-must-make-more-than-440-ada-improvements-to-more-than-20-city-facilities/article_33547f68-e1b7-11eb-8924-8bb76304f55c.html?fbclid=IwAR0U4NIaewCaRR-yPFFEX2bZgvWZaUQzjcbmoJbKi7nm8j2TCmDtKTgXI84 

Two California Cities Seek Input for Their ADA Transition Plans

https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/suisun-city/suisun-city-seeks-input-for-ada-accessibility-transition-plan/?fbclid=IwAR2oKXCcNNIVRP57Os4SguXTqC1JBT8rb9OQEzaJhDLsh4pz0PznWI1SRn8 

https://patch.com/california/dublin/city-dublin-city-dublin-seeking-input-its-americans-disabilities-act-ada?fbclid=IwAR2cPN1Yquc_Z29sYImT54E0sEKHerEhXecfFED18305ugc9KyHKvG21aW0 

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

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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/

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Welcome to the re-launch of the ADA Shop Talk Podcast and Introduction to the Fair Housing Amendments Act. Think of it as a new improved ADA Shop Talk. We're not only doing monthly webinars but also a weekly podcast where we give you an accessibility brief as our team over at BlueDAG is getting all the latest and greatest information there is out there. 

The webinar is attended by people from across the nation. We focus on those issues most important to ADA professionals, and also architects, engineers, civil engineers. We cover a variety of issues from the public right of way, parking lot, top 10 barriers found in restrooms, etc.. These are the low-hanging fruit everyone should be keeping an eye out for since some of these are new things people may not have known are common issues, which are important issues that are being missed. 

For this week's ADA Shop Talk accessibility brief: Pennsylvania Courts Expand Who May Live in a “Single-Family Dwelling.”

In this episode, you will hear:

• What scoping a project means
• Why we’re doing these types of education and trainings
• How Pennsylvania courts expanded the definition of allowed groups of people with disabilities in single family homes. 
• New rulings for common areas of associations
• Changes in voter access for people with disabilities

Links:

Pennsylvania Courts Expand Who May Live in a “Single-Family Dwelling”

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/pennsylvania-courts-expand-who-may-live-2522543/

The FHA, ADA, And Community Associations: What Boards Need To Know

http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/insights/mike_stonestreet/the_fha_ada_and_community_associations_what_boards_need_to_know_part_1/2881

People with Disabilities Make Their Voices Heard Over Voting Restrictions

https://www.bluedag.com/people-with-disabilities-make-their-voices-heard-over-voting-restrictions/

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/

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EPISODE CREDITS:

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.

He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.

Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Welcome to our re-launch of the ADA Shop Talk Podcast.

This podcast is for code officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and accessibility consultants just like you to develop a better understanding of the accessibility codes, standards, and regulations. We all strive for consistent and uniform application of the accessibility requirements within the built environment and thus better accessibility for all persons with disabilities.

Tune in each week for the latest Accessibility Brief, where we bring you the latest news and happenings around the world of the ADA and Accessibility, where you can get caught up each week quickly and in an audio-friendly format.

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/

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/