Tag: Accessibility
FM Alert: Is Your Facility Beyond Green?
The 2016 Beyond Green™ Awards recognize high-performing, resilient buildings and communities. There’s only two weeks left to submit your project!
ADA Compliance Check: Five Need To Know Updates
It's time for an ADA compliance check as the law's 25th anniversary arrives.
Senior Living Case Study: Care In Construction
Multi-phase improvements at a senior living facility in Ottawa, IL call for a conscious focus on occupant safety.
LVDC Design Guidelines For The Visual Environment | Second Draft Review Period Open
LVDC Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment is now available for second public review; the review period ends November 10.
K-12 Case Study: Education Renovation
New facility systems and equipment improve the learning environment in a St. Louis, MO suburb.
U.S. Forest Service Strives For Accessible Facilities
Employees were recognized for efforts to increase accessibility for disabled visitors.
FM Issue: Playing With Fire
Safe egress for building occupants is paramount, and existing and just released standards help guide the way. Accessibility isn't just the law; it's very, very good business!
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Wheelchair Lift from Ascension
The Virtuoso Model 5460F is a permanent installed lift that can help meet building code requirements.
20 Years: Americans with Disabilities Act Reaches Milestone
The world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities came into law on July 26, 1990 and will be recognized on U.S. World Standards Day with the theme “Standards for Accessibility.”
ADA Trends: Accessibility For All
From plumbing to public computers, there are more ways than ever for facilities to provide accessibility.