The ADA is the most comprehensive federal civil rights statute protect- ing the rights of people with disabilities. Signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1988, it affects access to places of public accom- modation, such as businesses and transportation.
Under the ADAs Title III, all new commercial construction after July 1992 must comply with ADA guidelines. Because of those guidelines,
restaurants, hotels and stores are now more accessible. While they do not extend to private homes, ADA guidelines can act as an accessibility yardstick. The following checklist is based on ADA guidelines how does your home measure up?
