Author: Monica Quinn

woman walking along side of man in wheelchair exiting building

The ADA Does Not Apply Equally to New and Older Buildings

In general, the U.S. Department of Justice and the courts consider a building to be physically “accessible” if it complies with the DOJ ADA regulations and ADA Standards for

When do private homes have to be accessible?

Businesses that operate in private homes must comply with the ADA if they are places of public accommodation

The Architectural Barriers Act is the ADA’s Powerful Parent

Above image courtesy of Azmanjaka/Getty Disability Collection. Did you know that post offices and all other federally-owned buildings are covered by the Architectural Barriers Act, and not the Americans
woman sitting on living counc with feet propped up on her wheelchair

What is the definition of an accessible apartment?

Question: I’m looking for a new accessible apartment and am confused. Can someone explain what accessibility means in terms of apartment buildings? Most of the apartments I’m being shown
Cropped view of the physically challenged girl moving herself at the wheelchair and opening doors of the building. Stock photo

Can You Use the Children and Caregiver Accessible Restroom? Ask the ADA Expert!

Is it legal to bar wheelchair users from the accessible “family restroom” simply because they’re adults?

Why aren’t more medical offices and equipment wheelchair accessible?

The Americans with Disabilities Act and other access laws cover doctor offices and medical equipment. But there are medical providers not in compliance.
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