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Detectable warning surfaces are designed to help Americans with disabilities, or about 40 million individuals, safely navigate sidewalks and other public spaces. They are particularly useful for those with visual impairments and who use canes, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids. The Purpose of Detectable Warning Surfaces With a significant percentage of the population facing physical […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed into law in 1990. The act makes it illegal to discriminate against those individuals with disabilities in all areas of life, including transportation and public and private places. While there are all sorts of accommodations that can be made to ensure a home or business is accessible, […]
Detectable warning surfaces are unique, textured tiles that inform pedestrians they are nearing a potentially dangerous area. They are the bumpy, often yellow tiles that line the curbs of public roads and the edges of subway platforms. These surfaces guide the visually impaired along a safe path and provide a textured walkway for good traction. […]
Whether you have a new construction project or a retrofitting project, selecting the appropriate detectable warning surfaces is important. You need to ensure you are compliant with the current ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.1 Since the ADA first went into effect in 1991, there have been several changes, and it is your responsibility to […]
