Everyone knows by now that drinking fountains must not only be accessible to and usable by persons who use wheelchairs, but also to persons with difficulty bending and stooping. This is why both “high” and “low” units are specified in ADAAG and TAS. Currently, 50% of drinking fountains must be the “low” variety for persons [...]
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Are detectable warnings (raised truncated domes) required on curb ramps? This question is asked of me more often than any other. According to published reports, more than 80% of calls to the U.S. Access Board come from architects inquiring if truncated domes are required on curb ramps. The answer: Yes. Technically. According to the Federal [...]
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I love facilitating Lunch & Learn presentations. Attendees always make insightful comments and the opportunity to network, see old friends and discuss the ever changing landscape among various design professions is exciting. Today and tomorrow I am in Dallas conducting several sessions with about 30 attendees in each session for Furniture Consultants Inc. FCI Dallas [...]
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