Issues that must satisfy ADA requirements for accessible parking facilities include number of parking spaces, location, and dispersion. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking facility. Elements within a parking facility that serve the public must also be ADA accessible. These issues must be considered for new construction and altered parking facilities.
Read MoreTraffic cones for ADA parking are a great example of doing more, or better, than the minimum requirements of the ADA Standards. In fact there are many examples of how to do the ADA right in Fort Lauderdale near the beach and this hotel.
Read MoreWhat you are looking at is a car parked in a disabled parking space. Out of the picture to the left is a large multi-story hotel style Inn at a state park. What’s wrong? HINT: Hope there is no fire at the Inn.
Read MoreDisabled parking at a Walmart across the street from the 100 Oaks Mall in Nashville, TN, is a great example of ADA done right. This facility may be a good candidate for the Certificate of Excellence offered by ADAIN.
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