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Author Archives: Dwight Ashdown
Moralez vs. Whole Foods – dismissal
https://casetext.com/case/moralez-v-whole-foods-mkt-cal-inc-3
Walk-off Mats
The Access Board’s web site indicates that there is no specific requirement for edge fastening walk-off mats per carpet requirements. They provide the following recommendation under 4.5.3: Recommendation: ADAAG does not contain provisions for carpet that is not permanently fixed, … Continue reading
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Lodi’s Pizza Works closes due to ADA Lawsuit
In business for 34 years, the Lodi Pizza Works closes due to ADA lawsuit. http://www.lodinews.com/news/article_4e142138-81cd-11e4-98c8-17df1b637634.html
Service Station Refueling for Individuals with Disabilities
It’s interesting that the California Business and Professions Code, Section 13650-13660, exempts service stations from providing fueling assistance for disabled individuals – when, “Only one employee is on duty.”
Posted in 24 ATM's & Gas Pumps
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Chris Downey / Sanjay Gupta / CNN
A brief news clip on CNN by Sanjay Gupta about my great friend, Chris Downey. Chris is a remarkable architect who lost his vision in 2008 and subsequently remade his life and profession as an architect working on projects for … Continue reading
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Detectable Warnings
Detectable warnings don’t have to be yellow – but must contrast visually with the adjacent street, gutter or sidewalk.
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Kurt Franklin – ADA Attorney
Hanson Bridgett LLP 425 Market Street, 26th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 777-3200
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General Order 56 Inspection
Procedures for filing a disability access complaint and joint inspection of premises by plaintiff, defendant and expert witnesses. General Order 56
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California ADA Signs
Excellent source for ADA signs in California – http://adasigndepot.com/index.html
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Powered Door Actuator
The San Francisco Building Department allows powered door actuators to be used in lieu of level landings at doors. When power door actuators are provided, there must be 2 sets – inside and outside the door. There must also be … Continue reading
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