Richard Acree was featured in an article about accessible kitchens published in the Florida Herald Tribune by Michael Moore Jr., Staff Writer in Sarasota.
Read MoreThe most common NAICS codes for ADA/ABA/FHA Building Inspections and Consulting are: 541350 - Building Inspection Services 541310 - Architectural Services 561790 - Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings 624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Read MoreThe NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) Codes is a universal taxonomy for identifying commodities and services in procurement systems. Many state and local government agencies use the NIGP Code to idenfify vendors for government procurement projects.
Read MoreRecently Andrew Pulrang wrote an excellent article about poor compliance with enforcement of ADA/ABA/FHA laws. I agree with the main points in the article but I would like to suggest that compliance has to start at the top. And by the top I mean with every elected federal official, state governor, and buisness CEO and owner. And I don’t think it is happening.
Read MoreADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, offers pro-active peer review inspections for owners, architects, engineers and general contractors involved with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), and Fair Housing Act (FHA) building installations.
Read MoreRichard Acree and ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, (ADAIN) were recently featured as a new member of the Senior Services Network in Nashville, TN. See the link at Spotlight on ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC.
Read MoreRichard Acree was featured in an article about accessible bathrooms published in the Florida Herald Tribune by Michael Moore Jr., Staff Writer in Sarasota. The article, Aging in Place, Steps to Make Your Bathroom Safer, explains that there is a lot to consider when weighing the possibility of growing older within the comforts of your own home.
Read MoreRecently the Hale Koa Hotel in Honolulu was renovated including accessible ramps and a wet play area at the Hale Koa Pool complex. The pool is a multi-level installation with a lower pool and an upper-infinity pool. It is very nice and the design includes ramps down into the lower level and up to the infinity pool.
Read MoreAt the Oakland Airport power charging station, not only is there a clear space for disabled individuals in a wheel chair to pull up to the counter for the charging station, there are also three electrical outlets available from that clear space, one has both the 110-120 VAC receptacle and slots for USB ports to power up devices, and there is a large pictogram ISA sign that is easy for disabled and non-disabled to see. This is a great example of ADA done right!
Read MoreRichard Acree and ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, (ADAIN) have been certified as a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). With this certification, Richard and ADAIN have been added to the VA Vendor Information Pages (VIP) at https://vip.vetbiz.gov/ .
Read MoreRecently a Tennessee law limiting how much money accident victims can receive in a settlement was rejected in a Williamson County (TN) court. Judge Michael Binkley struck down a cap on compensatory damages in a case that went to trial in March, ruling that the cap, first passed in the 2011 legislative session, is unconstitutional.
Read MoreI suggest the cost of home modifications (or relocation) should be included in the settlement for an injury incurred in an accident. If you are the victim of an injury accident, and you are suing the person or insurance company responsible for damages, I recommend you include the costs of any home modifications (or replacement) in the lawsuit.
Read MoreRichard Acree, as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), offers consulting services to assist with aging-in-place home modifications. Normally this will involve an onsite property inspection to identify any barriers to mobility. If desired, a preliminary virtual inspection can be completed using plans and specifications for the home.
Read MoreRichard Acree was featured in an article about accessible entries published in the FL Herald Tribune by Michael Moore Jr., Staff Writer in Sarasota. The article, Aging in Place: How you get inside your house matters, explains that there is a lot to consider when weighing the possibility of growing older within the comforts of your own home.
Read MoreRichard Acree was featured in an article about HB 93 published in the FL Herald Tribune by Michael Moore Jr., Staff Writer in Sarasota. HB 93 as a measure that would provide individuals with tax breaks when purchasing some items designed to help people age in their own home.
Read MoreADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, (ADAIN) offers expert witness services for plaintiffs and defendents in disputes regarding Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Read MoreAccording to an article in CNBC, the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Tuesday afternoon passed a bipartisan bill known as H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, that would end forced arbitration in most legal cases. Experts say they expect the legislation to pass in the full House as well.
Read MoreADA Inspections, LLC, is please to announce that the Certificate of Excellence for ADA Accessibility has been awarded to the Burger King Restaurant at 4266 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38114!
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 MoreRichard Acree of ADA Inspections Nationwide, LLC, attended the 2019 Public Policy Retreat hosted by the TN Disability Coalition on September 4-5, 2019 at the Inn & Conference Center at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, TN. During the retreat Richard spoke at length regarding enforcement of current ADA laws.
Read More