Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act increased the protection and improvement of the rights of Americans with disabilities. As a result of this, accessibility has improved in buildings throughout the country. At the same time, some attorneys are exploiting the ADA in an attempt to make a profit rather than focusing on improving accessibility in commercial real estate buildings. While BOMA International fully supports the ADA, it aims to provide resources and information so that building owners and managers can improve accessibility in commercial real estate buildings as quickly and efficiently as possible without being taken advantage of.
The U.S. Department of Justice has frequently revised the Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines and published updated regulations. The most recent revised regulations were published on December 2, 2016 and took effect on January 17, 2017. For more information regarding ADA regulations and updates, visit the Americans with Disabilities Act homepage.
The Guide to ADA Standards explains the regulations that apply to Title II (state and federal buildings) and Title III (places of public accommodation, businesses, and commercial facilities)and describes the standards that apply under the ABA to all facilities receiving federal funding for any construction, alteration, or leased space.
