Registration for the January/February 2011 CalCasp Academy will begin soon!

California Certified Accessibility Specialists, Inc. will soon be offering the industry’s most comprehensive and only disabled access academy specifically designed for those pursuing a thorough understanding of State and Federal Access laws, codes and regulations or studying for the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Examination!

Four full days of engaging and practical disabled access training that will cover all of the recommended study areas listed by DSA for the CASp examination. The CalCasp Academy qualifies for continued education with the California Architects Board (CAB) for License renewal. Registration for the January/February 2011 Academy will begin soon! To be notified when registration opens, Please email: info@calcasp.com

For more information please visit: CalCasp Training Education.

Suits by disabled raise questions on litigation law - latimes.com

Suits by disabled raise questions on litigation law - latimes.com

New ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Effective March 15, 2012!

DOJ has issued final rules that revise (1) its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) title II regulation covering nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in state and local government services; and (2) the regulation that implements title III of the ADA relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability by public accommodations and in commercial facilities. Both rules take effect March 15, 2011. For more information read the factsheets that describe the major changes in the rules revising title II and title III. For more about the updated design standards read Adoption of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. Compliance with the design standards is not required until March 15, 2012. New ADA Fact Sheet!

Some disability lawsuits cost L.A. taxpayers | abc7.com

Some disability lawsuits cost L.A. taxpayers abc7.com

CalCasp Academy Registration Now Open!

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California Certified Accessibility Specialists, Inc. is pleased to announce the industry’s most comprehensive and only disabled access academy specifically designed for the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Examination!


Four full days of engaging and practical disabled access training that will cover all of the recommended study areas listed by DSA for the CASp examination.

The CalCasp Academy qualifies for continued education with the California Architects Board (CAB) for License renewal.

Dates: September 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th 2010

Registration Deadline: SEPTEMBER 20th

Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm each day

Instructors: Mark Wood, CBO, CASp and Paul Klein, CBO, CASp

Cost: $600.00

Includes: All Seminar Materials, Workbook, 2007 CBC Chapter 11A & 11B Index Tabs, CASp Examination Reference Guide, Morning And Afternoon Refreshments, Lunch Is On Your Own. A Map Of Local Restaurants Will Be Available Onsite

Where: Pleasanton Marriott, 11950 Dublin Canyon Road Pleasanton, CA 94588

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Questions: Please Contact Paul Klein At: pklein@calcasp.com or 1-800-582-6178.

President Obama Announces Release of Updated ADA Rules

President Obama Announces Release of Updated ADA Rules

Redlands business owners say lawyer is abusing technicalities of ADA - San Bernardino County Sun

Redlands business owners say lawyer is abusing technicalities of ADA - San Bernardino County Sun

Justice Department Reaches Comprehensive Settlement with National Owner of Gas Stations Resolving ADA Claims

Justice Department Reaches Comprehensive Settlement with National Owner of Gas Stations Resolving ADA Claims

California Architects 5 hour Online Disability Access Course Now Available!

CalCasp is now offering a 5 hour disabled access course! This online course is a viable option to fulfill the SB 1608 disability access continuing education requirement for license renewal with the California Architects Board.

Before taking our online course, please keep in mind:

The architect is required to turn in the Coursework Provider Documentation Form along with her/his application to renew the license – CalCasp does not turn in the form.

This form is available in PDF printable format at the completion of the course and contains specific information about the course provider and architect, and must be filled out completely and accurately for it to be accepted by the California Architects Board.

All California Architects must complete 5 hours of continuing education in disability access in order to renew their California license in 2011.

For more information: CalCasp Training and Education

Some statistical information regarding the recent CASp Exams....

Some statistical information regarding the recent CASp Exams....

March 10: Total of 85 took the test. 41 passed (48% passing)
May 10: Total of 141 took the test. 91 passed (65% passing)

Source: The Building Code Discussions Group (BCDG)
http://bcodes.infopop.cc/eve

Hotel ADA defense lawyer: Department of Justice (DOJ) ADA enforcement "sweeps" hit the West Coast. What you need to know now. - Hotel Law Blog

Hotel ADA defense lawyer: Department of Justice (DOJ) ADA enforcement "sweeps" hit the West Coast. What you need to know now. - Hotel Law Blog

CalCasp Academy Coming Soon!

California Certified Accessibility Specialists, Inc. will soon be offering the industry’s most comprehensive and only disabled access academy specifically designed for the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Examination!

Four full days of engaging and practical disabled access training that will cover all of the recommended study areas listed by DSA for the CASp examination.

The CalCasp Academy qualifies for continued education with the California Architects Board (CAB) for License renewal.

Registration for the September/October 2010 Academy will begin soon!

To be notified when registration opens, Please email me at: pklein@calcasp.com

or visit http://www.calcaspeducation.com/

The Gettysburg Times > Archives > News > Boro will pay $85,000 for ADA study

The Gettysburg Times > Archives > News > Boro will pay $85,000 for ADA study<br>

Parking illegally in disabled spot now $500

 

Alexandria Tells Disabled Drivers to Pay Up | NBC Washington

Alexandria Tells Disabled Drivers to Pay Up | NBC Washington

DOJ cites county for 242 ADA violations

DOJ cites county for 242 ADA violations

Local business leaders learn to address deluge of disability lawsuits | TahoeDailyTribune.com

Local business leaders learn to address deluge of disability lawsuits | TahoeDailyTribune.com

DSA Announces August 2010 CASp Exam dates

August 2010 Exam dates are:
August 3, 2010
Lions Gate Hotel
3410 Westover Street,
Sacramento (McClellan), CA, 95652

Phone number (800) 230-4134

Morning session from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Afternoon session from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

August 4, 2010
DSA San Diego Office
10920 Via Frontera #300,
San Diego, CA, 92127

Morning session from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon session from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This will be a closed book examination in a multiple choice format. There will be 100 questions on the exam. The length of the examination is 2.5 hours.

Applicants who have an approved application with the CASp program will be able to register for an examination. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis with no set deadline, but if the intention is to sit for this August exam, any applications towards the August exam should be turned into our office no later than 5pm, July 9, 2010, so that these applications can be processed in time for examination registration. Any applications received after July 9, 2010 will be rolled over for the next available examination.

Exam registration is now open, but will close at 5 p.m. July 12, 2010.

Seating for the exam is limited. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

Examination dates, sessions and locations are subject to change. Should changes take place, they will be posted to this site, and all registered candidates will be notified.

Future exam dates will be posted when available.

For More Information: DSA

Disabled attorney defends his 1,000+ ADA lawsuits | News10.net | Sacramento, California | Local News

Disabled attorney defends his 1,000+ ADA lawsuits News10.net Sacramento, California Local News

Litigious disabled advocates badger lodging industry - Wednesday, May 26, 2010 | 2 a.m. - Las Vegas Sun

Litigious disabled advocates badger lodging industry - Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2 a.m. - Las Vegas Sun

City settles Von Braun Center lawsuit, pledges $1.2 million in handicap upgrades | al.com

City settles Von Braun Center lawsuit, pledges $1.2 million in handicap upgrades al.com

SafetyStepTD Tactile Warning System- A Great Alternative To Glue Down Panels

Here is a really great product that I think is much better than those glue down panels that always seem to become a maintenance problem. The nice thing about this product is that it can be installed after the concrete is placed to allow for the application of the detectable warnings to the specific location where required. Also a great retro fit product, as I have observed several yards of concrete having to be removed over the years, and this eliminates this and helps reduce costs. SafetyStepTD Web Site

Avoiding ADA Lawsuits

Avoiding ADA Lawsuits

Clovis Helps Area Business with ADA Compliance

Clovis Helps Area Business with ADA Compliance

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Multiple Valley businesses face A.D.A Lawsuits.

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dozens of local businesses are looking for help after getting hit with expensive lawsuits accusing them of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.).

CalCasp Partners with AIA CV to provide Accessibility Education!

Senate Bill 1608 (signed into law in 2008) requires that all California architects complete coursework on disabled access requirements and provide documentation from the course provider to the California Architects Board (CAB) as a condition of license renewal. AIA Central Valley has invited California Certified Accessibility Specialists (CalCasp, Inc.) to present two seminars in 2010 to meet the full 5 hour requirement. We welcome both AIACV Members and Non-Member Architects to attend the classes. Spring Seminar: Date: Tuesday, March 30th Topic: CBC Chapter 11B Fall Seminar: Date: Thursday, October 7th Topic: Residential / Multi-Family

For more information please visit the AIA CV.

Private Prison Corporation Not Subject To ADA!

Edison v. Douberly, No. 08-15819, concerned an action by a prisoner alleging violations of the American With Disabilities Act (ADA). The court of appeals affirmed summary judgment for defendant on the ground that the term "instrumentality of a State" referred to governmental units or units created by them, and defendant private corporation was not a public entity merely because it contracted with a public entity to provide some service.

For more information please visit the U.S. COURT OF APPEALS ELEVENTH CIRCUIT.

Valley lawsuits over disabilities law raise questions - Clovis: News - fresnobee.com

Valley lawsuits over disabilities law raise questions - Clovis: News - fresnobee.com