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Saturday, September 18, 2010

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

Suits by disabled raise questions on litigation law - latimes.com
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Thursday, September 16, 2010

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!
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Sunday, September 12, 2010

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

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

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Saturday, August 7, 2010

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.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

President Obama Announces Release of Updated ADA Rules

President Obama Announces Release of Updated ADA Rules

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Sunday, July 25, 2010

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
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Friday, July 16, 2010

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
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The CalCasp Story!

California Certified Accessibility Specialists, (CalCasp) offers a full range of accessibility compliance services to assist businesses, property owners and architects in complying with Senate Bill 1608 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CalCasp offers a variety of services to help businesses take advantage of the exciting new benefits and protections afforded by the recent passage of SB 1608.

Paul Klein and Mark Wood have been responsible for ensuring compliance with California accessibility requirements found in the California Building Code Title 24 and American With Disabilities Act for over 20 years. During this time it became clearly evident that the construction and business community was markedly deficient in their understanding of both the specific statutes and the intent of accessibility regulations. Mark was often asked to provide educational opportunities to government inspection agencies, architects, and contractors by local and state wide agencies and schools such as the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO), California Association of Building Officials (CALBO), University of California, Davis Extension, and several Chambers’ of Commerce. Paul, with his extensive plan review background, was often asked to provide his expertise to architects and contractors in the development of plans and review and comment on site specific issues related to accessibility.

In January 2009 SB 1608 was signed into law. One of many changes this new law made was to require the Division of the State Architect to formulate and administer a voluntary certification exam covering all laws related to accessibility, both State and Federal. Because of the magnitude of material and the breadth of laws that must be understood to pass the exam, the pass rate is approximately 40%. Having both passed the exam and finding so few with the credentials to provide critical services specifically reserved to those that are Certified Access Specialists, CalCasp Inc, was formed! Our clients include individual retail businesses owners, corporate business owners, full service and quick serve restaurants and commercial offices. We are selective of our clients so that we can ensure the highest quality of service while providing timely and accurate recommendations, responses to questions and evaluations, either by on-site or electronic communications. We are available 7 days a week for on- site consultation to accommodate construction schedules as well as by phone or email.

Feel Free to Contact us:

Paul Klein: pklein@calcasp.com

Mark Wood: mwood@calcasp.com

http://www.calcasp.com/

http://www.calcaspeducation.com/