Washington Report: New ADA Regulations Take Effect

Beginning March 15, new regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are changing accessibility requirements for all retailers.

March 16, 2012

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Convenience and fuel retailers are now required to follow new ADA regulations that officially took effect on March 15. For a refresher on what??s now required under the new guidelines, NACS has resources available online for reference:

This month??s NACS Magazine "Inside Washington" section features some of the most commonly asked questions ?" and answers ?" surrounding ADA compliance.

NACS hosted a webinar on March 1 with additional guidance on how the new ADA regulations will affect your business, as well as a webinar on September 15, 2011, on the legal and key architectural aspects of the new regulations ?" view replays and download the presentations now at nacsonline.com/ada.

NACS members also have access to ADA accessibility compliance tools. Through The McIntosh Group??s ADA compliance program, retailers can obtain discounted rates on customized and specific solutions, as well as assistance with navigating the slew of new requirements implemented under updated ADA regulations. Learn more here.

For questions about the new ADA regulations, contact NACS Director of Government Relations Corey Fitze.

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