ADA Accessibility Assignment

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1 Daisy Vasquez The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley REHS 3311: Disability Policy and Advocacy Professor Belinda Rivas December 10, 2023
2 ADA Accessibility Assignment Accessibility is an important part of public spaces because it makes sure that people with different needs can use them. The well-known store chain Stripes Convenience Store has done more to meet accessibility standards, especially in the parking lot, as shows by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) checklist. But after a close look, some things, like the lack of automatic doors and the fact that fountain drinks don’t follow ADA rules, are problematic. The point of this essay is to look at all of Stripes Convenience Store’s accessibility features, point out the parts that don’t meet ADA standards, and suggest ways to make them better. According to the ADA checklist, Stripes Convenience Store has done a good job of making it's parking lot accessible. This includes parking spots that are marked as accessible and have the right signs, ramps, and curb cuts. The accessible parking spot are the right size, and the pavement is smooth, which makes it easy for people who have trouble moving around. The fact that the parking lot follows ADA rules shows a dedication to inclusion, making sure that customers with disabilities can easily get into the store. Even though the parking lot is being worked on, the lack of automatic doors at the entrance is a big problem for people who have trouble moving around. People who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids need automatic doors because they let them enter and leave on their own. People with disabilities might not want to go into the store because the doors aren’t automatic, which could ruin their shopping experience. Another big problem is that the area with the fountain drinks doesn’t follow ADA rules. The ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) spell out the rules for making self-service dispensers, like fountain drinks, accessible. These guidelines make sure that disabled people can get to and use facilities on their own. People who have trouble moving around might not be able
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