My sister, who is an expert on ADA issues, sent along this comment about the
access issue at the community garden in North Carolina:
North Carolina is home to the world-famous Center for
Universal Design, at NC State University. They provide training, research,
consultation, and publications on al
This can be tough or easy depending on the way your local authorities
interpret the act and the way the garden is. For example, in our
garden we had a problem with making the main entrance reliably
accessible. The garden is on a 10% incline towards the sidewalk and
that creates a lot of ero
Hi, Don!
While the community garden doesn't have this problem, we're facing similar
requirements with Reservoir Dogs! Park.
First, don't take ANYONE'S word for what you should be doing -- this is
where "due diligence" and interpretation gets dicy. Of course, you should
be trying:
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Hi, 'green brain trust',
Our garden project serving the homeless faces a
decision-making crisis coping with a ramp required by
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Has anyone met ADA ramp requirements in a
cost-effective way, especially through contributions,
sweat-equity work on constructi
Hi, 'green brain trust',
Our garden project serving the homeless faces a
decision-making crisis coping with a ramp required by
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Has anyone met ADA ramp requirements in a
cost-effective way, especially through contributions,
sweat-equity work on constructi
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