Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division

Published 1997

Incorporating ADA Standards into initial building/alteration plans helps ensure patient safety as well as cost-effectiveness.  Review some of the most common accessibility errors/omissions identified through DOJ’s ongoing enforcement efforts.  Following each error/omission, you’ll find an explanation of its significance and reference to the appropriate requirement under the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

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