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Pool Operators Still Confused by Latest ADA Standards
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Emily Attwood,
November 2011
When the Department of Justice enacted the ADA 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, one of the major differences from the previous version was the inclusion of regulations for swimming pools and spas.
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Rec Agencies Face New ADA Requirements
By
Nicholas Brown,
February 2011
Nothing says "celebration" like the unveiling of new design standards and revisions to existing federal regulations. But that's how President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Justice framed the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in a ceremony last July.
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By Siding with Wheelchair-Using Spectators, Court May Influence future ADA Litigation
By
John T. Wolohan,
September 2009
By siding with wheelchair-using spectators, a court may well influence future ADA litigation.
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Complying with the ADA Requires Awareness of the Smallest of Obstacles
By
Christina Hansen,
August 1, 2009
Complying with the ADA requires awareness of the smallest of obstacles.
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Athleticism Found In Abundance Among Disabled Athletes
By
Paul Steinbach,
September 2008
Athleticism can be found in abundance among individuals with disabilities, if you know where to look.
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Few Rec Centers Actually Address the Needs of People with Disabilities
By
Corey Fairbanks,
September 2008
Though most recreation facilities meet the legal requirements associated with accessibility, few address the actual needs of people with disabilities.
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Maryland Becomes First State Requiring Equal Athletic Opportunities for Disabled Students
By
Michael Popke,
June 2008
A new state law makes Maryland the first to require schools to create equal athletic and physical education opportunities for students with disabilities.
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Equipping for Diversity
By
Ronale Tucker Rhodes,
October 2007
As the percentage of individuals with disabilities and those with chronic illnesses continues to grow, facility operators may find that equipping their centers to serve these populations is beneficial.
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Outfitting Fitness Areas to Serve Disabled Populations
By
Marvin Bynum,
May 2007
Outfitting fitness areas serving disabled populations is easier than you may think.
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Michigan Stadium Is at the Center of Pending ADA Litigation
By
Paul Steinbach,
April 2007
Michigan Stadium is at the center of pending ADA litigation over what constitutes repairs and alterations.
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