Why are wheelchair lifts so challenging on motorcoaches?
Making motorcoaches accessible to passengers using wheelchairs is important, but wheelchair lifts are challenging for many reasons beyond the cost.
The passage of the Americans…
Academy Express agrees to voluntary settlement of ADA complaint
Academy Express has agreed to settle with the U.S. Department of Justice over a complaint that it failed to provide wheelchair-accessible bus service as required…
Accessible travel advances with low-entry motorcoach
Low-entry motorcoaches are the next advance in wheelchair-accessible transportation, said Kelly Buckland, executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). The organization assisted…
Americans with Disabilities Act: ’Just common courtesy codified’
How well are the charter and tour industries making travel accessible to people with disabilities? There may be room for improvement, said Laurel Van Horn,…
Bay Area shuttle company accused of ADA violations
SAN FRANCISCO – Monterey Airbus, Inc., has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to resolve allegations that the company violated Title…
Beware: ADA website accessibility lawsuits on the rise
By Caroline J. Berdzik
All businesses need to be aware of the proliferation of website accessibility cases.
Dealing with employee requests for ADA accommodations
During the course of their employment, individuals may present with physical or mental disabilities for which they are seeking a reasonable accommodation from their employer.
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