Gain an understanding of the different styles of curb ramps and how to access their viability.
The ADA guides many workplace safety and accommodation issues. Many problems with curb ramps can occur when public access ramps are improperly designed and constructed. This course will help you generally comprehend the importance of accessible designs for usability and accessibility. The material will feature guidance on proper design and construction, geographic conditions, problems; and explain the common errors in the curb ramp accessibility process. The proper design methodology is stressed as an understanding of risks for the benefit of all.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define important terms utilized in the ADA context.
- You will be able to discuss how and when the ADA applies to curb ramps.
- You will be able to recognize design errors in curb ramps.
- You will be able to review certain curb ramps for proper accessibility.
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Agenda
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Signed Into Law on July 26, 1990
- Overview
- Definitions
- What Does It Cover?
- Legal
- Day-to-Day and Practical
Curb Ramps Defined
The Good
- Examples and Positive Approach
- Curb Ramps in Large Municipalities
- Large Number of Sidewalks, Intersections, and Curbs
- Different Areas of the United States
- 2010 ADA Standards and Access Board Guidelines
The Bad
- Examples and Negative Approaches
- Design Methodology
- Geography's Role
The Ugly
- Design Errors
- Risk of Serious Injury
- Legal
- Financial Risks for Municipalities
Wrap Up and Summary
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on January 27, 2022.
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- CA MCLE 1.0
- Lorman Education Services is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hours of participatory credit.
- CT CLE 1.0
- Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT and therefore it automatically meets the content and delivery requirements in Connecticut. Credit is based on a 60 minute credit hour and shall be awarded as follows: 1.0 CLE credit(s).
- RI CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Rhode Island Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 1.0 hours of CLE credit.
- VT CLE 1.0
- This self-study program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit. Please note: Attorneys may only claim 12 credits per compliance period in this format. This course is considered "Non-Moderated Programming without Interactivity".
- WA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 hours of A/V credit under the Law & Legal Procedure category.
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James B. Fairbanks, Esq.
Treece Alfrey Musat P.C.
- Shareholder with Treece Alfrey Musat P.C. and head of the workers’ compensation and employment defense department
- Practice emphasizes workers’ compensation defense, professional malpractice defense, subrogation, and general liability and employment defense
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops and has been a regular presenter for Lorman
- J.D. degree, University of Colorado School of Law
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 303-731-9539
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