The Department of Justice (DOJ) is moving to issue final rules that would update its ADA regulations, including standards governing the construction and alteration of facilities covered by the law. On April 26, DOJ submitted final rules to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. If cleared within OMB’s standard 90-day review period, [...]
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In this article, I want to touch on several significant changes found in the ADA/ABA Guidelines. From a design standpoint, incorporating these changes into design standards now (or at least having them at the ready) may be prudent. In Texas, some of these differences may be reasonable bases for a requested variance.
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“…talk around the water cooler in DC has the Department of Justice targeting July 26th (the anniversary of the ADA) to issue a notice adopting the new guidelines.”
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