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		<title>ADA suit seeks to take a bite out of Arcadia&#8217;s Bit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More news on ADA lawsuits. Mike Mandala knows a little bit about the Americans with Disabilities Act. And he should. Mainly because the two Arcadia bars he runs have been targeted by attorneys filing suits. Essentially, the suits allege his taverns violate the federal law designed to help the disabled get access. You know: handicapped [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ADA lawsuit in Pico Rivera Area</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t find yourself blindsighted. PICO RIVERA &#8211; Audrey and Dan Miller have owned Barney&#8217;s Coffee Shop for nearly three decades. In that time they&#8217;ve never had one complaint about whether their restaurant met the needs of their disabled patrons. That changed just over a year ago when they were slapped with a lawsuit by a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ytaccess.com/2011/11/ada-lawsuit-in-pico-rivera-area/</link>
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		<title>Accessible Places of Public Accommodations are not Impossible</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the Chicago Tribute [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-x-c-ada-fear-haunts-20111102,0,4280545.story] The website for Fear City features elements commonly used to advertise haunted houses — ghoulish photos, spatters of blood, a video featuring a disemboweled corpse and a woman being dragged down a dank hall by a pair of maniacs. But one element on fearcitychicago.com stands out: A rotating banner boasts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Converse store shut down for accessibility violation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ADA lawsuit reported by the Boston Herald. [http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2011_1029converse_store_shut_downfor_accessibility_violation/] Converse’s flagship sneaker store on Newbury Street has been shuttered indefinitely by the state for failure to provide handicap accessibility to its entrance. The Architectural Access Board, a regulatory agency of the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety, closed the store on Wednesday until the fixes are made to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful tips on Website Accessibility</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Interesting and helpful article on website accessibility. Researchers have just come up with a way to turn an iPad into a Braille keyboard&#8211;but until this kind of technology is on the market, it&#8217;s up to business owners to make sure that their websites meet the needs of clients with special needs. SIMILAR ARTICLES: How to Make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Burbank Association of Realtors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Burbank Association of Realtors is hosting a expo for multi-family dwelling owners and managers. We are presenting a talk on how accessibility impacts such sites. The date is on the 19th of October at 5pm at 2006 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91506-1730. &#160; If you have any questions don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ytaccess.com/2011/10/burbank-association-of-realtors-2/</link>
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		<title>What to do if you are sued for an ADA violation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The worst thing to do is nothing. Look at what this article taken from [Facilities.net] says: What is the best way to proceed if you receive notice of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violation? If you’ve received notification that means that either a complaint has been filed in federal court or that the Justice [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ytaccess.com/2011/09/what-to-do-if-you-are-sued-for-an-ada-violation/</link>
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		<title>More Common ADA Violations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reposted from this website: [Facilities.net] Good advice for facilities management on general awareness of how of the ADA affects you. What are the most common Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations, why are they so common and what should facility managers do to avoid being in violation? The most common violations are found at every [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Common ADA Tips for Facilities Management Companies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is taken from [Facilities.net]. This article covers some common tips on how ADA violations can result from housekeeping. Many businesses believe that ADA violations are generally structural issues, but some general understanding can help businesses avoid &#8216;no brainer&#8217; violations that fall out of the purview of architects and other design and construction professionals. I&#8217;m [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.ytaccess.com/2011/09/common-ada-tips-for-facilities-management-companies/</link>
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		<title>Up and Coming Future ADA Lawsuits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you were disabled, you&#8217;d probably have to rely on public transit unless you wanted to drop a few thousand (at least) to make your vehicle usable. Lack of reliable accessible public transportation leads to further challenges for disabled individuals to keep steady employment. Reposted from [Washington Post]. The accessibility issues of Washington Metropolitan Area [...]]]></description>
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