Abadi Accessibility News Archives Homepage
  • 2016 Newsletters
  • August 2016: Accessible Showers  (8/1/2016)
  • Showers are not as simple as they appear. There are different types and sizes and each have their own requirements. This newsletter explains
  • July 2016: Accessible Transient Lodging  (7/1/2016)
  • Summer is all about vacations. Hotels are a place for social interaction with all kinds of people. And persons with disabilities also enjoy going on vacations and staying at hotels. This newsletter gives an overview of accessible hotel rooms
  • June 2016: Inspector's corner  (6/1/2016)
  • This newsletter explains a few common violations I find in the field when I do inspections.
  • May 2016: Work Areas  (5/2/2016)
  • Work areas have some limited exceptions in the ADA and TAS. But not all employee areas are considered work areas. This newsletter covers the differences and also covers what is required to comply.
  • April 2016: ADA design for Children  (4/1/2016)
  • The ADA and TAS both have requirements for designing for children with disabilities. This newsletter explains what is required and what is advisory.
  • March 2016: Accessible Playgrounds  (3/1/2016)
  • This newsletter discusses accessible playgrounds. It discusses the elevated vs. ground play equipment and what flooring surface is allowed at playgrounds for children with disabilities.
  • February 2016:Fair Housing  (2/1/2016)
  • This newsletter discussed an overview of the Fair Housing Act and its guidelines
  • January 2016: ANSI vs. ADA  (1/4/2016)
  • The ICC ANSI A117.1 is similar to the ADA but not quite. This newsletter gives you some examples of the differences
  • 2015 Newsletters
  • December 2015: Water closet clearance  (12/1/2015)
  • This newsletter explains the clearances required at water closets
  • November 2015: Fitness Centers  (11/2/2015)
  • This newsletter explains requirements for accessible fitness centers
  • October 2015: Benches Revised  (10/7/2015)
  • Not all benches has to meet the ADA/TAS requirements. This newsletter explains which ones does
  • September 2015: Public Right of Way  (9/1/2015)
  • This newsletter covers the rules for public rights of way
  • August 2015: Inspector's Corner: ADA Awareness Day version  (8/3/2015)
  • In July we celebrated ADA Awareness day in Dallas Texas to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ADA. AIA Architects spent a day in a wheelchair and this newsletter gives you a taste of what they experienced
  • July 2015 Private bathrooms  (7/1/2015)
  • There is a misconception that private bathrooms don't have to be accessible. This newsletter explains the rules about what parts must be accessible and which one's can be adaptable for the future.
  • June 2015 The fine print  (6/1/2015)
  • Vision lights and Hand held shower units have some detailed requirements that most people miss. This newsletter explains it
  • May 2015 Baby Changing Stations  (5/1/2015)
  • Baby changing stations need to be accessible. This newsletter will explain all the different requirements it must meet
  • April 2015 Accessible Means of Egress  (4/1/2015)
  • Accessible means of egress is no longer scoped in the ADA, but it refers you back to the IBC. There are a few things the ADA does still require. This newsletter explains it
  • March 2015: Toilet compartments  (3/2/2015)
  • Where to locate the door at a toilet compartment may not be as easy as it looks. This newsletter explains a few unclear items
  • February 2015: Operable Windows  (2/2/2015)
  • Have you noticed how difficult it is to specify and meet the ADA requirements for operable windows? This newsletter delves into that subject.
  • January 2015: Reach Ranges at Sinks  (1/2/2015)
  • This newsletter explains some misconceptions about reach ranges over counters, sinks or other obstructions