New Post: Dodging Lawsuits in 2022: Inspect Your Parking Lot For ADA Violations! -
The Americans with Disabilities Act was promulgated to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities and provide equal employment opportunities, public accommodations, transportation, state and local government services, telecommunications, and information technology.
As a parking lot owner in Fort Myers, FL, you must know about the applicable ADA standards for parking lots.
In this blog post, DG Pavement Solutions discusses the importance of inspecting parking lots for ADA violations and avoiding liability from lawsuits!
What is ADA?
The acronym ADA refers to the "Americans with Disabilities Act." This act was passed in 1990, and it prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
It also aims to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else. This includes having access to public places such as businesses, schools, and government buildings.
One of the most common violations of ADA is when a business does not have a ramp or adequate parking spaces designated for disabled drivers. In some cases, certain public places are not equipped with accessible restrooms.
Violations
If you do not provide people with disabilities the same access to your business as everyone else, it will be considered an ADA violation.
Suppose you have a lawsuit filed against you for this specific violation. It can cost up to $55,000 t
