Starbucks revamps store format for accessibility

Starbucks debuted a new store design at Union Market in Washington, D.C., that is designed to make the cafe easier for people with disabilities to access and navigate, with an open floor plan, lower counters and other features that will be replicated in new locations going forward. CNBC The post Starbucks revamps store format for accessibility first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

CCCT with Elizabeth Ruggles, Senior ADA & Accessibility Consultant for Charles Taylor

CCCT with Elizabeth Ruggles, Senior ADA & Accessibility Consultant for Charles Taylor Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCR Publisher David Corson sat down with Elizabeth Ruggles, Accessibility Specialist for Charles Taylor. Accessibility compliance is an important aspect of any construction or building project and firms need to remember that there are numerous rules both at the federal and state level which can impact them. When most people think about handicap accessibility in the United States, they typically associate it with the familiar blue signs and wheelchair friendly ramps that have become commonplace across the nation. However, accessibility is so much more than this and can be beautiful and a natural component of a project if it is done correctly and built in as early as possible. It requires proper planning, diligence and needs to be an ongoing effort for companies to avoid serious legal and monetary issues. Luckily, most construction companies want to actively be compliant and work to do so, but due to the numerous different regulations and different states having different rules, it can make navigating accessibility a headache for those newer to it. It’s never too late during a construction project to ask for experts to evaluate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility compliance, but like most things its always best to start as early as possible. By building accessibility in during the design and development phase, companies can ensure that if things need to go back to the drawing board, they are able to address those issues before ground is broken. Similarly, for acquisitions or updates to existing buildings, its similarly best to work with experts to check compliance sooner rather than later. It will always be easier to pivot or change a design element before it’s been built in. Enjoy the conversation. https://www.charlestaylor.com/en/ #ada #projectmanagement #accessability #design #architecture #planning #constructiontalk https://www.magicmind.com/discountlink, use discount code "DISCOUNTCODE20" The post CCCT with Elizabeth Ruggles, Senior ADA & Accessibility Consultant for Charles Taylor first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

CIOB calls on government to mandate accessible homes

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the government to progress higher accessibility standards in new-build homes. In its written evidence for a Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) select committee inquiry into housing for people with disabilities, the body said… The post CIOB calls on government to mandate accessible homes appeared first on Construction News.

GHD US operations named as a 2023 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN

Santa Rosa: GHD’s US operations have been named as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in the 2023 Disability:IN Equality Index (DEI). The DEI is a joint initiative with the American Association of People with Disabilities and serves as a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions […]

Disability housing inquiry from Levelling Up Committee now seeking evidence

The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee has launched an inquiry into how to ensure that people with disabilities have access to accessible and adaptable housing in England. The post Disability housing inquiry from Levelling Up Committee now seeking evidence appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Designing sports facilities for people with disabilities