Ensuring Upgrades Meet ADA Standards 

Mike Kennedy

Your school might have the most innovative programs, but they won't be successful unless you can get people into the building.That means doors that are...

Universal Design 

James Rydeen

Many changes have taken place over the last 40 years in the curriculum, teaching methodology, and design of school buildings to accommodate persons with...

Pass to Compliance 

Sam Robb

A primary purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to schools and universities is to give the more than 5 million students with...

Following the Signs 

When purchasing signage, ensure you will be in compliance with the ADA by understanding what the law requires.When it comes to complying with the Americans...

Planning for accessibility 

Dana L. Spoor

Although it has been more than five years since its enactment, the ADA's impact on facility design is still being felt on school construction projects.There...

Beyond the Basics 

Katherine McGuinness

In the seven years since its passage, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has rendered changes in school design that are clearly visible throughout...

Planning Accessible Play Facilities 

Nancy Christoph, Fanning/Howey Associates

Since 1991, federal guidelines stemming from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have mandated that new and renovated facilities open to the public...