Disabled worker? It May Pay to Offer Commuting Accommodations
Most district courts have ruled that an employee’s work commute falls outside of their employer’s obligation to provide reasonable accommodations according to the ADA. However, a few courts have expanded the ADA to take a worker’s commute into consideration. For instance, in Colwell v. Rite Aid Corp (602 F.3d 495, 3rd Cir., 2010) the court […]
Assistive Listening Calculator – Free Mobile App For iPhone and iPad Eases Installation of Assistive Listening Systems
The ADA Compliance Assistive Listening Calculator is a free mobile program for the iPhone and iPad from Listen Technologies. The company describes it as “a complete tool-set for understanding and calculating facility requirements to meet the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design.” The app includes a calculator, e-mail capability, helpful ADA information links, product assistance and […]
Mark Derry
Owner of Eastlake, Derry & Associates, LLC Accessibility Solutions An original article contributed by John Salmen Mark Derry is a true entrepreneur in the field of Universal Design (UD). While many in the field gravitated to UD while working as architects or designers, Mark’s professional expertise was honed not through formal education but practical experience. […]