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Written July 29, 2025; by Alejandro Arroyo More than thirty years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, many business owners still misunderstand who must comply and when ADA requirements apply. According to federal civil-rights officials, almost every business open to the public is legally required to meet accessibility standards, regardless of when the…

Written Sept 10, 2025 Although most Americans associate ADA lawsuits with restaurants, retail stores, or medical facilities, a growing number of violations are being uncovered in professional service offices — including law firms, accounting companies, engineering firms, scientific laboratories, consulting agencies, marketing firms, and other corporate workplaces. These businesses often operate in older office buildings…

Written Dec 2, 2025 More than three decades after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, several states continue to see disproportionately high rates of ADA violations, triggering lawsuits, federal investigations, and mounting pressure on businesses and public agencies to improve accessibility. Civil rights advocates say that despite clear legal requirements, accessibility barriers remain widespread…

Written Nov 12, 2025 Across the United States, retail businesses are increasingly finding themselves out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, often without any awareness that violations exist. While many owners assume their stores are accessible because they passed local building inspection, ADA specialists say federal accessibility requirements go far beyond basic construction…

Written Aug 27, 2025 Across the United States, general contractors are facing increased scrutiny as investigators, local inspectors, and disability-rights advocates reveal widespread gaps in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Although most contractors work in good faith to follow building codes, many ADA violations continue to appear in newly constructed or renovated businesses.…

Written July 5, 2025 Despite more than three decades of federal disability law, a significant number of doctor’s offices and outpatient medical facilities across the United States continue to violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. Investigations by disability-rights groups, federal agencies, and health-care researchers reveal that many clinics lack even the most basic accessibility features…

Written March 21, 2025 For more than thirty years, Amtrak has faced criticism for widespread failures to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and new investigations continue to show that many stations across the national rail network remain inaccessible to passengers with disabilities. Despite operating as the nation’s primary intercity passenger rail service, Amtrak…

Written on April 17, 2025 For more than three decades, commercial airlines have operated outside the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a distinction that has long frustrated travelers with mobility, sensory, and medical disabilities. While buses, trains, taxis, hotels, restaurants, and nearly all other forms of public transportation must comply with the ADA,…

June 7, 2025 Texas disability rights are grounded in a combination of federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws designed to ensure equal access and nondiscrimination for more than four million Texans living with disabilities. These laws protect individuals in employment, education, public accommodations, transportation, housing, government services, and…

Nov 23, 2025 The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into SeaWorld’s parent company following allegations that several of its theme parks discriminated against guests with disabilities. According to the DOJ, the investigation began after multiple complaints were filed by visitors who rely on mobility devices such as motorized scooters and wheelchairs. These…