ADA Shop Talk

Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the Minnesota Accessibility Code (MAC) with accessibility expert Karen Gridley from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. In this episode, we explore: The Code Development Process: Learn about the journey that led to the creation of the MAC and the key considerations that shaped its provisions. Enforcement Strategies: Understand how the MAC is im...

Join me this week as we talk about website and document accessibility with Kathrine Eng, Senior ICT Accessibility Specialist with the U.S. Access Board. Kathy is a Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act expert, shares some excellent best practices, and clears up some confusion related to website and document accessibility.   Links and Websites Resources:   Website: https://www.access-board.gov/abou...

Join me for a review and explanation of the 5 ADA administrative requirements for Title II agencies and entities.   Key Administrative Requirements under Title II of the ADA Designating an ADA Coordinator Notice of the ADA’s Provisions Establishing and Publishing Grievance Procedures Self Evaluation Transition plan DOJ Sample Notice DOJ Sample Grievance Procedure                Please join me in t...

Join me for the latest ADA updates, happenings & training in the world of accessibility.   Links and Websites Resources: U.S. Access Board Issues Final Rule Setting Low Transfer Height for Certain Medical Diagnostic Equipment   Accessibility Online Webinar: Access to Medical Care Facilities, Exam Rooms, and Long-Term Care Facilities   Fair Housing Act Requirement 6: Reinforced Walls for Grab B...

Have you ever wondered about Play Area surfaces and how to make play areas more accessible? Bill Botten, Accessibility Specialist with PlayCore and US Access Board (Retired), joins me this week to discuss some excellent best practices and critical elements to consider with Recreation and Play Areas.   Links and Websites Resources: Website: https://www.playcore.com/ Email: bill.botten@playcore.com...

Equal - Equal is a critical concept when applying all these accessibility regulations, codes, and standards. Join me and Mark Wood as we discuss the importance of this concept and other ADA topics.   Links and Websites Resources: Website: www.calcasp.com Email: mwood@calcasp.com     Please join me in the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community at adashoptalk.com in the show notes or email me at pklein@blueda...

Join me for a Free-For-All Wednesday on great ADA topics and technical questions from some of our listeners.   Links and Websites Resources: LIVE Webinar 🎥: ADA Open Discussion - Bring Your Barriers Sue Moe Readily Achievable Barrier Removal! GSA Adopts Access Board’s Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines into Enforceable Standards The CASp Code Discussion Group (CCDG) is meeting on July 1...

Discover 7 of the most common gaps in your agency's ADA Transition Plan with Aaron Hester, MBA,  SVP, Managing Partner with Precision Infrastructure Management. A must-listen for every ADA Coordinator.   ❖ Lack of a Written Plan ❖ Lack of Community Engagement/Involvement ❖ Lack of Applicable/Correct Standards  ❖ Incomplete Assessments/Self-Evaluations ❖ Implementation Not Actionable ❖ No Alternati...

Damon Brown, Chief Strategy Officer with BlueDAG LLC, joined me for a discussion about the recent BlueDAG Version 5.0 enhancements and the Launch Program.   Links and Websites Resources: Website: https://www.bluedag.com/ Email: damon@bluedag.com    Please join me in the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community at adashoptalk.com in the show notes or email me at pklein@bluedag.com .   Check Out This Month's FR...

Matt H Lescher, Director of Accessibility Services at CCI and the APA, joins me to discuss the APAC-BE Certification and the benefits of obtaining your APAC-BE Certification.    Links and Websites Resources: Website: https://www.codeconsultants.com/ Email: mattl@codeconsultants.com LinkedIn   Apply and Maintain APAC-BE Certification   Please join me in the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community at adashopta...

Accessible Parking seems easy on the surface,  but there are some key concepts you must understand Here's a hint: If you don’t get anything else right, GET YOUR PARKING LOT RIGHT! Join me as I walk frequent and infrequent code users through the process of applying the parking provision of the 2010 ADAS.   Links and Websites Resources:   Upcodes 2010 ADAS   CalCasp Free PDF 2010 ADAS   Please join...

Are you wondering about California's Division of State Architects CASp examination? Join Lorena Soules, CBO, CASp, as we discuss some top tips for the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Exam. Lorena is the co-owner of Accessibility Assurance, Inc. Lorena has worked for Southern and Central California jurisdictions over the last 2 decades as a Senior Permit Technician, Permit Center Supervisor, Pla...

Join me this week as I go over some great ADA events and topics of interest for you.   Links and Websites Resources: 1. DOJ Issues “Small Entity Compliance Guide 2. Fair Housing Act Requirement 1 Training June 4th 202 4 3. CASI Discussion Group, What are the Components of an Accessible Means of Egress- Friday, June 7, 2024 4. The National ADA Symposium-Minneapolis June 9, 2024 – June 12, 2024 5. D...

Sometimes, we get bogged down with the "details" of the ADA and miss the big picture, which may actually lead to less accessibility.  Doug Anderson, Partner at LCM Architects shares his analogy of how cooking a frozen pizza is a lot like applying the ADA and how we may be missing opportunities actually to increase accessibility for people with disabilities.   Links and Websites Resources:   Websit...

Learn about the "Murky" side of the ADA for ADA Coordinators with Jerri Davison, Director, Pacific ADA Center, and The Center on Disability.   Links and Websites Resources:   Website: https://www.adapacific.org/    Email: info@adapacific.org  Email: info@centerondisability.org     LinkedIn   Please join me in the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community at adashoptalk.com in the show notes or email me at pkle...

Demystifying the T-II Transition Plan! Get the inside scoop on what it means for you in plain English as we break down programs, services, and activities (PSA) with Kristi Avalos, the President/CEO at Accessology.   Links and Websites Resources:   Website: https://accessology.com/  APAC Certification: Email: kjavalos@accessology.com LinkedIn   Please join me in the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community at...

Marsha Mazz, Director of Accessibility Codes and Standards at United Spinal Association, joins me this week. We discussed construction tolerances, readily achievable barrier removal, and some of the new regulations on the horizon. Before joining United Spinal, Marsha headed the United States Access Board's Office of Technical and Information Services.   Links and Websites Resources: Website: https...

Stephen Twist, CEO, CASp, ICC Certified Plans Examiner with Stephen Twist Consulting, Inc., is on the show today. Steve knows the code, but his perspective on how he uses code elements such as signs, grab bars, parking stalls, and showers is invaluable! Steve's story is both inspiring and motivational.   Links and Websites Resources: Stephen Twist Consulting LinkedIn YouTube Channel UpCodes 2010 A...

Join Chris Sparrow, Program Manager with the Barbara Stone Foundation in Greenville, SC, to talk about one of the most underutilized resources every ADA Coordinator should know about. Chris also discussed some really innovative initiatives that have been collaboratively developed in the Greenville, SC, area. Links and Websites Resources: Barbara Stone Foundation AccessGVL Chris's Email: chris@barb...

When it comes to accessibility for housing, have you ever been asked: "How many ADA units are required?" In this episode, I explain my thought process on the differences between Public Housing and Private Multifamily Dwellings in relation to the housing requirements and why terms are so important when applying the regulations, codes, and standards. Otherwise, we can go crazy🤪   Please join me in...

Can you provide me with your comments?  Plus, join me as I share some topics and work schedules this week that I think you will find very informative or entertaining.    Please join me in the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community at adashoptalk.com in the show notes or email me at pklein@bluedag.com .   This Month's FREE Webinar: “Disability Etiquette & Best Practices for Customer Services Representati...

Join Susan Moe, Architect, CASp, and me for a great and informative conversation about housing accessibility requirements and challenges. Get Sue's FREE Guides Here: Get Sue's Training Programs Here: Email Sue at: susan@smoearchitect.com   Please join me in the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community at adashoptalk.com in the show notes or email me at pklein@bluedag.com .   This Month's FREE Webinar: “A Guid...

Today, I have my 5 Tips for Accessible Elections and Polling Places. These are not official DOJ or US Access Board tips; they are my practical tips that will help any elections or polling place official trying to make their facilities more accessible.   Tip #1 – Start with Full Compliance First. I.e., the removal of all barriers. Tip #2 – Recognize that full compliance may not always be achievable...

Today, we have a great conversation about program access (PSA) and readily achievable barrier removal (RABR). 1. What is a T-II Entity versus a T-III Entity 2. 28 CFR Part 35 v 28 CFR Part 36 3. Programs, services and activities 4. Mom-and-pop shop RABR   Please join me in the FREE ADA Shop Talk Community at adashoptalk.com in the show notes or email me at pklein@bluedag.com .   This Month's FREE...

Join me for a very informative session with Kaylan M. Dunlap, CASp and Principal, Director of Technical Services at Evan Terry Associates. Here are a few questions Kaylan addresses in this great conversation: Can you tell the listeners a little more about your back story, your work, and your journey to become an Accessibility consultant? What's your biggest challenge when it comes to the ADA? What...