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A miniature golf course championed for many years by the mayor of the City of Leesville, Louisiana, was installed in 2023. The city is home to Fort Johnson (formerly Fort [...]

Over the course of the past decade, park and recreation professionals have been creating playgrounds that go beyond basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. In years past, playgrounds were [...]

The article discusses the court case, Silva v. Lee County, which deals with claims of a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act by Lee County, Florida through a ban on service animals from visiting a public beach. It explores the ruling by a federal district court on the case, facts of the case and the factors to be considered by the federal district court before terminating a lawsuit as moot to determine whether a challenged conduct will reoccur.

The article discusses the case of Perez v. Lake County Rowing Association, in which Evelyn Perez, grandmother of minor F.V., filed suit against Lake County Rowing Association (LCRA) and the City of Clermont, Florida, asserting claims for failure to accommodate her grandson in a rowing program in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is noted that LCRA hosts a "Learn to Row" summer camp and F.V., a minor diagnosed with autism, participated in it.

The article emphasizes the importance of accessibility audits for park and recreation agencies to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act with National Recreation and Park Association offering discounts on audits and services for its members.

It is always busy season in parks and recreation. Half of us are working on budgets for the coming year, and half of us are reviewing our first-quarter numbers, but [...]

The article focuses on coronavirus response and recovery has provided chance for park and recreation professionals to emerge leader in ensuring model of youth sports. Topics discussed include need of identifying need of providing coach training on safety using their sports facilities, planning of Bristol for parks to be complaint with Americans with Disabilities Act and community centers brought by Columbus to create equity.

The article discuses the case of Mullen v. Northampton Township, in which plaintiff Robert Mullen was fired by the Township for using its plow truck to plow snow in a McDonald's drive-thru during a snowstorm on January 4, 2018. Mullen claimed that termination of his employment was an act of retaliation against him as an individual with a disability in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The article discusses court case "Schiller v. Northern Suburban Special Recreation District" focusing the defendant Northern Suburban Special Recreation District (NSSRD) violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when her employment was terminated. Topics discussed include NSSRD offers recreation opportunities to people with disabilities, and recreation specialist job included directing leadership of recreation programs and overnight trips.

The article explores the difference between accessible and inclusive playgrounds, using Motion Junction playground in Canandaigua, New York, as a case study. Topics include the distinction between accessible and inclusive playgrounds, the design criteria for accessible playgrounds, and the principles for creating inclusive playgrounds that cater to a wide range of needs and abilities.

The article highlights National Recreation and Park Association commitment to equity at its Annual Conference, emphasizing accessibility and inclusion scheduled for October 10-12, 2023 at Dallas, Texas. Topics covered include Americans with Disabilities Act-friendly arrangements, American Sign Language interpreters, inclusive badge options, captioning for sessions, food accommodations, lactation, meditation, prayer, and quiet rooms, tiered pricing, and transportation assistance.

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 (tinyurl.com/8v97msts). For children with autism, that range increases to ages 1 to 14 (tinyurl.com/ 4h3h5bmk). The [...]

The article offers information on the claustrophobic workplace claims of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The topics discussed include the passage of ADA by the U.S. Congress to address the discrimination experienced by people with disabilities and the result of the Weiss v. County of Suffolk case.

In 2015, the United States celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law, the civil rights act for people with disabilities, expanded rights to participate [...]

Christopher is excited: He has just finished kindergarten, marked his sixth birthday and is looking forward to his first week at camp. He loves playing with his friends, swimming at [...]

A service dog has full access and rights to all facilities, whereas an [emotional support animal] ESA has no public access, and a therapy/ facility dog only has access to [...]

The article focuses on “Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” and its standards for Playground Architectural Design firms. Topics include implementation of ground level and elevated play components; maintenance of accessible playground Safe Surfaces; and implementation of “The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)” standards which require proper inspection and installation.

The article talks about the accessibility rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act for making changes to existing parks and recreational facilities. Topics discussed include the definition of accessibility in the Act, the Smith v. City of Lodi court case of a U.S. District Court related to accessibility and renovations to an existing facility, and James Smith, the plaintiff in the case who suffered from multiple disabilities.

The article presents information related to the guidance on playgrounds and trails in the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

The article comments on the court case United States of America v. Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association which focused on whether it was reasonable to require employees at a summer camp to administer seizure medication (Diastat) through a rectal syringe in a seizure emergency. Topics include the U.S. federal district court's decision on the same and the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to show that administering Diastat was reasonable.

Having worked as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator for the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) for the past 19 years, I can attest that one of our biggest [...]

The article discusses the federal court case Class v. Towson University (TU) wherein plaintiff Gavin Class, a student-athlete, was excluded from the football program by the university because of his disability under the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The decision of the federal district court favors Class for denying requested reasonable accommodations. The decision of the federal district court was reversed by federal appeals court after TU filed an appeal.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CAITLYN MUNSON was a blue-eyed baby who smiled often. However, she suffered from spinal muscular atrophy, a deadly disease that often takes the life of children too early. […]

The article discusses U.S. Supreme Court cases related to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Topics discussed include court case Howard v. City and Country of Denver dealing with termination of Vernon Howard, operations superior at Denver Department of Parks and Recreation, Buchanan v. City of Mt. Juliet dealing with employment termination of Dennis Buchanan, former director of parks and recreation, and the ADA has made discrimination of employee on basis of disability as unlawful.

In 2000, DePauw and Doll-Tepper challenged professionals in the recreation and physical activity arenas to view inclusive leisure services for individuals with disabilities as a way of life. Since the […]

One of the most important aspects of providing a safe play environment is the installation of high-quality surfacing with proper impact attenuation properties. When installed correctly, safety surfacing greatly reduces […]

The article informs that Park and recreation agencies have always been in the solutions business to use solutions expertise for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliance efforts. It mentions that the ADA title II regulation, published by the U.S. Department of Justice, applies to public park and recreation agencies; and requirements is to create an internal process to solve access and inclusion issues with therapeutic recreation staff.

How can a parks and recreation agency make certain that newly constructed swimming pools are accessible to people with disabilities? There are some obvious solutions, but until recently, no one […]

"Make sure you put the handicapped part in the back. No one wants to see kids like that." Wow, that sounds like something that would have been said during FDR's […]

The article discusses a court case, the U.S. vs Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) with regard to the act of discrimination against people with disability. NISRA violated the title II of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not providing accommodation to epileptic people. The federal district court dismissed NISRA's claim for the unnecessary financial burden due to non availability of evidences. The court found the legal claim of the U.S. government genuine.

The article offers information on the lawsuit Blind Industries and Services of Maryland v. Route 40 Paintball Park that was filed in the U. S. District Court of Maryland. It mentions that in this case, a group of blind people became angry when they were not allowed to play paintball. It further states that this case involved Title III of the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12182.

The article presents several court cases related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Plaintiffs Joe Thompson and S. S. sued Chicago Park District and Whitesboro Central School District respectively claiming that they had been violated under ADA. The courts found that Thompson and S. S. have failed to provide evidence that will meet the legitimate employment expectation and the swim team program's requirements.

The article offers the author's insights on the U.S. Supreme Court case of Keith v. Oakland County, Michigan which deals with employee discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The author states that the issue in the case is that whether Keith had alleged enough facts in which if proven in trial, would establish his ADA claim. He adds that Oakland claimed that the ADA claim of Keith should be dismissed due to unessential functions of the job.

The article discusses a court case wherein the plaintiff was denied admission to a basketball camp due to his infection of the HIV virus in the U.S. It notes that the camp has been ruled to have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It mentions that the issues of the case were if the HIV status is considered as a disability and the denial of admission is considered discrimination.

The article discusses a court case between Michael Foster, who was employed by the Oakland Department of Office of Parks and Recreation and the city of Oakland, California. Foster who suffered from memory loss was dismissed in 2007. He filed a case under the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The U.S. federal court noticed that he could perform certain duties and asked the department to state reasons for dismissal. The court denied motion of summary judgment by the city.

The article discusses a court case in which the plaintiff, Shirley Ivey, complained of being discriminated against by her former employer, the U.S. Dept. of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). Ivey's allegation of mistreatment by a former supervisor due to her obesity is discussed. The court's summary judgment that Ivey failed to produce evidence that her employer violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is noted.

The article focuses on the accessibility of playground surfaces specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines issued by the U.S. Access Board. It states that ground surfaces along accessible routes, clear floor and ground spaces meet the American Society for Testing and Materials' (ASTM) F1951-99 standard. It offers information on the testing for accessible play surfaces and criteria for the location of accessible routes and spaces.

The article focuses on the McFadden decision which is the application of a neutral rule that applies equally to disabled and non-disabled individuals and cannot be considered discrimination on the basis of disability. This rule does not violate the Americans With Disabilities Act. Information is given for the court case of McFadden v. Grasmick and survey results from the National Federation of State High Schools.

Adaptive Aquatics consists of architectural and programmatic modifications to provide services for individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) outlines what these modifications are (www. ada.gov/t2hlt95.htm). It's up [...]

The article focuses on the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design on park and recreation areas under the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulation. It highlights the programs of sports fields, dog parks and summer camps organized by the parks under the regulation. It also offers information on the appointment of John N. McGovern to the engineering consultant firm WT Group LLC.

THE 2010 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design require park and recreation agencies to comply with the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) F1951 standard for [...]

The hotel/motel business, otherwise known as the lodging industry, is steadily increasing revenue, room space and room occupation annually. The Lodging industry Profile reported $66 billion in sales, 34 million […]

Ryan Veldman, superintendent of parks for the Tinley Park--Park District in Illinois, admits he felt 'a overwhelmed' when consultants handed him three, 3-inch thick binders--the results of his agency's American [...]