http://kvpr.org en http://kvpr.org/post/lawsuits-pit-businesses-against-disabled-customers <p>In 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination against the disabled. It requires the removal of physical barriers in public spaces so the disabled can have full and equal enjoyment of community facilities. </P> <p>But in recent years, Clovis businesses have faced a surge of lawsuits for buildings that aren't up to ADA construction requirements. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:08:23 +0000 Shellie Branco 780 at http://kvpr.org http://kvpr.org/post/valley-edition-ada-lawsuits-education-budget-cuts <p><strong>Segment 1: Disability access lawsuits hit local businesses</strong><br />Over 20 years after the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act, compliance with the law&#39;s requirement of equal access remains controversial. Recently, it&#39;s pitted business customers with business owners, resulting in dozens of lawsuits. Reporter Shellie Branco brings us this report on both sides of the access issue.</p> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:41:50 +0000 Juanita Stevenson 1212 at http://kvpr.org