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Ensuring Equitable Access
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology holds a paramount position in the functioning of local governments, influencing every facet of their operations. From streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing civic engagement, technology assists in modernizing and serving communities more efficiently.
Accessible Facilities
More than three decades ago the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. At the time, it was groundbreaking, ushering in an era in which accessible restrooms, wheelchair ramps for public facilities, curb cuts, and other means of accommodation were mandated.
A Closer Look
Unless you are a trail manager or an ADA-compliance supervisor, you may not know there has been a flurry of activity to address public spaces after the Department of Justice (DOJ) amended several areas of
New ADA Aquatic Regulations
Making commercial swimming pools more accessible to the public achieves a two-fold purpose: complying with the new standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and accommodating a more
Beyond Accessibility
Sure, your indoor rec area complies with ADA regulations. The bathrooms, water fountains, and doors are accessible. The parking lots have handicap-friendly parking, and there are curb cuts where
Splashing Through The Snow
As the colder weather arrives, most people are looking forward to colorful foliage and preparing for the holidays. Those operators with seasonal facilities have likely already closed them, or will be
Play By The Rules
For workers in the playground industry, summer is right around the corner.In addition to anticipating another great play year--many people have begun to make changes based on the March 15 mandatory
The Right To Go
As the mandates of the ADA roll along the line of responsibility, they eventually stop at the local level. According to Skulski, it behooves local departments to be familiar with the ADA and know where to research answers.
Pentair Offers New Portable Lift
Pentair Aquatic Systems has added a new portable version of its popular AquaTRAMЄ line of pool access lifts for inground pools--called the AquaTRAMЄ PT. The Pentair AquaTram PT portable pool liftThe n
Bleacher Project Completed
All Star Bleachers recently completed a bleacher project for the University of Central Florida's Track and Soccer Complex in Orlando.The 16-row bleachers are 175 feet long, with 1,455 net seats and