July 2013

By:  Minh Vu

Nearly three years ago, in September 2010, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it would be issuing proposed regulations governing the accessibility of websites of public accommodations and state and local governments.  The announcement came in the form of an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which sought comments from the public about what should be in
Continue Reading Justice Department Pushes Back Date For Proposed Website Accessibility Rules – Yet Again

By:  Karen Stephenson

The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has issued proposed accessibility guidelines for the construction and alteration of passenger vessels covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  These guidelines will apply to passenger vessels that provide public transportation services such as ferries and excursion boats, and public accommodation passenger vessels such as dinner or
Continue Reading All Aboard For Access! Access Board Proposes Accessibility Guidelines For Cruise Ships And Other Passenger Vessels

By: Kristina Launey

As we reported last year, in September 2012, the Governor signed into law legislation reforming some of California’s disability access statutes.  Most of those reforms went into effect as of the date the Governor signed the bill, but one provision becomes effective today, July 1, 2013. 

California Civil Code Section 1938 requires, among other things, commercial
Continue Reading The ADA Meets Real Estate: Are Your Leases Ready For CA’s July 1 Access Requirement?