The DOJ extends pool lift deadline Today, the Department of Justice announced that it is extending the ADA pool lift deadline from May 21, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Amendment to ADA regulations This morning, the DOJ formally published an “Amendment of the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II and…
On May 2, 2012, Charles Schwab & Co. announced an initiative to make its website more accessible for all customers, particularly those who are blind or have sight disabilities. This high-profile development was part of the settlement of a claim by Kit Lau, a Charles Schwab customer for more than…
One year delay for ADA pool lift requirement On March 26, 2012, the AH&LA announced support for legislation introduced to force a 1 year delay in enforcing the ADA pool lift requirement. The bill was introduced by Congressman Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) and has 26 original co-sponsors. Authorize portable pool lifts,…
ADA Defense Lawyer: What does the ADA pool lift compliance extension of May 15 mean for you? First, let’s be clear that all compliance dates have NOT been extended! Extended deadline for pool lifts is May 15 Responding to concerns expressed by the hotel, pool and spa manufacturing industries, and…
As you should know by now if you are following developments on the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA), the most sweeping changes to the ADA in 20 years become effective on March 15, 2012. It seems that almost every day there is some new development or interpretation of the…
SAN FRANCISCO-The Department of Justice gave March 15 as the deadline for all hotel properties to install pool lifts for disabled guests who could not otherwise use the facilities independently. According to the DOJ, these lifts must be fixed, well-maintained, and exclusive to each pool. Recently, Martin H. Orlilck, an…
You have certainly heard about the new rules going into effect on March 15 under the Americans with Disabilities Act or “ADA.” Here is some straight talk about WHY you should act now, and WHAT you should do. 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD ACT NOW! March 15, 2012 is the effective…
What the DOJ says about portable pool lifts and the new ADA Standards A hotel client called this morning to tell me that they were about to place an order for a large number of portable pool lifts to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards, and asked whether they should…
What you need to know for your golf course to comply with the new ADA Standards and how to avoid costly litigation or a DOJ investigation ADA Compliance is par for the course Effective March 15, 2012, all … golf courses open to play by the general public must comply…
Certain regulations become effective March 15, 2012. Hopefully, you are already working on bringing your swimming pools, wading pools and spas, golf facilities, fitness facilities, steam rooms, and saunas (and more — see below) into compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design (specifically the 2010 Standards for Public Accommodations…