The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, was created in 1990 with the purpose of ensuring that persons with disabilities have access to buildings and facilities that are open to the general public. This has made it paramount for businesses and other agencies to adhere to these regulations in order to provide adequate access to people with disabilities, and to avoid potential legal repercussions. The ADA is a fairly comprehensive piece of legislation, which covers both the outside and the inside of a property. In this guide, we will be focusing on
how to comply with the ADA if you own a parking lot.
The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, was signed into law on July 26, 1990, but some parts of the legislation can be confusing up to this day. The legislation seeks to extend protection from discrimination to persons with disabilities. The ADA also requires an active participation on the part of employers and public officials by setting out guidelines for certain accessibility standards, which we will discuss below.