New Construction
Building it right from the beginning
What to Do
A grab-and-go summary to use at meetings or on the fly
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Obtain professional guidance about applicable accessibility regulations.
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Assume that accessibility is just a “nice thing to do” when designing your business.
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Anticipate how customers with disabilities will experience your business, and seek input from individuals with disabilities.
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Assume that its OK if not everything is accessible to all customers.
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Recognize that accessibility is required on levels that may not be served by an elevator.
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Assume that inaccessible levels will never be accessed by people with disabilities.
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Research unique accessibility requirements that may apply to your business based on state/local regulations.
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Assume that the ADA Standards are the only accessibility regulations that apply to your business.