Last updated 6 months ago
As Election Day nears and preparations are made, it’s important to ensure that your polling location is accessible to all, including those American voters with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act is designed to ensure that all voters can comfortably access their voting locations, so keep reading to find out more about how ADA Solutions, Inc. can help you comply with these guidelines to avoid sidelining disabled voters.
Parking Lot Accessibility
The first step in the voting process is arriving safely at the polling location. It’s essential to ensure a clear path from the parking area and any drop-off locations so that voters with vision or motion impairments can access the building safely. Ensure that all curbs or steps are clearly marked with tactile warning systems that are in good repair and uncovered, and be sure to place barriers around any potential obstacles or hazards to warn voters who walk with canes. Take special care to place detectable barriers around objects such as wall-mounted boxes or the edges of stairs or ramps in order to avoid collisions or falls.
Building Accessibility
Make sure there is at least one disabled-accessible entrance to your polling facility so that those in wheelchairs or with little or no vision can safely and independently open and traverse doorways and halls. Once voters enter the building, ensure a clear and safe path from the door to the polling booths. Place barriers around any potential indoor hazards, such as the undersides of stairs or objects mounted on the wall that are not detectable via cane, which can become dangerous for those who cannot see.
ADA Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the industry of tactile warning systems to keep disabled Americans safe in all locations. We are proud to offer products that exceed the requirements stated by the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure that all Americans can enjoy access to the services they need. Learn more by checking out our website or calling (800) 372-0519 today.
Last updated 7 months ago
When you can walk through and navigate public areas easily, obstacles are simple to overcome. But to someone with mobility issues who must rely on a wheelchair, even small obstacles become extremely difficult to navigate.
This video illustrates firsthand the difficulties faced by those in wheelchairs when sidewalks are damaged or blocked. You will see how some people cannot simply go around obstacles and how essential ADA compliance is for their independence and mobility. Take a look at this entire video to learn more.
Disabled Americans deserve the same civil rights as those without disabilities, and the ADA is designed to enforce these rights. At ADA Solutions, Inc., we provide high-quality products such as tactile warning systems to help those with disabilities navigate safely. To learn more about ADA compliance and how we can help your business or city be more accessible, visit us online or call (800) 372-0519.
Last updated 7 months ago
Transit centers can be particularly hazardous for those with visual or other impairments, and safety for all is of the utmost importance. Take a look at ADA Solutions, Inc.’s detectable warning tile options available specifically for transit facilities in the overview below, all of which have been shown to consistently exceed the specifications laid out for tactile warning surfaces.
Cast-In-Place Tile
ADA Solutions offers a number of options when it comes to our durable and 100% replaceable cast-in-place tactile warning surfaces. These tiles are constructed of a composite material made from glass, carbon, and fiberglass, making them durable and wear-resistant. These tiles come in staggered-dome configuration, as well as a range of UV-stable and colorfast contrast colors to aid with visual, underfoot, and cane-tap identification. The cast-in-place warning tiles are designed for use in new transit facilities, to be laid during construction.
Surface-Applied Tile
Many transit facilities are older and were constructed before the most recent Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). In these cases, ADA Solutions offers surface-applied tactile warning tiles, which can be retrofitted over older construction to avoid the need for new construction and satisfy ADAAG. These warning systems are manufactured with the same high standards as our cast-in-place tile, made from a glass, carbon, and fiberglass composite material for extended life and color contrast. We offer surface-applied tile in both staggered-dome and in-line options with either ship lap or butt joint configurations to retrofit transit centers with any type of construction or layout.
ADA Solutions, Inc. is an industry leader in the field of tactile warning systems for Americans with disabilities. Our products have set the standard for these warning tiles, providing durable and safe warning systems available for both new and old construction. To learn more about our products and how they have set the industry standard, visit us on the web or call (800) 372-0519 today.
Last updated 7 months ago
Learn more about what your business can do to comply with the ADA and much more with these great links. Call ADA Solutions, Inc. at (800) 372-0519 for more information on our products.
Last updated 7 months ago
Navigating city streets and crosswalks always requires concentration, but imagine how much more difficult it would be to get through those same streets if you couldn’t see. For the vision-impaired, every crosswalk and curb is a danger. That is where the truncated domes on tactile warning systems come into play. These simple-looking domes accomplish something amazing—they save lives. Here is how ADA Solutions’ warning strips remain compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and keep people safe:
What Are Truncated Domes?
Truncated domes are raised circles on detectable warning strips that are placed in the areas where sidewalks intersect with crosswalks. These domes can be felt through shoes and are placed close enough together that a cane will always strike one when someone crosses the warning strip surface. The domes also cause a noise against the cane when the cane hits one.
The noise of the domes and the feel of the domes underfoot alert visually impaired people that they are about to enter a crosswalk or street intersection.
What Are The Benefits of Truncated Domes?
Truncated domes sometimes provide the only warning system visually impaired people can detect as they navigate the streets. Even when there are traffics signals that announce when it is safe to cross, truncated domes provide an extra level of security.
People with vision impairments aren’t the only ones who benefit from truncated domes. Anyone who is distracted as they walk down the street can feel the domes under their feet so they again pay attention before they step into a busy intersection.
Are Truncated Domes ADA-Compliant?
The truncated domes of ADA Solutions’ tactile warning systems are what make our products ADA-compliant. We produce the only radial tile in the industry and can meet any design demands in terms of color and shape.
For help becoming ADA-compliant, contact ADA Solutions, Inc. today. Call us at (800) 372-0519 to see how our tactile warning systems can be part of your compliance plan.
