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Another View: Delaying lawsuits isn't fair to the disabled

mtlogcabin said:
I have read it and it does not specify a time frame for achieving compliance and if the business can not afford it it does not need to be done contrary to what some believe. It could take a mom & pop shop 50 years or longer as long as they have a plan and are working towards that plan.
easily accomplishable withoutmuch difficulty or expense



. The“readily achievable” requirement is based on the size and resources of the business. So larger businesses with more resources are expected to take a more active role in removing barriers than small businesses. The ADA also recognizes that economic conditions vary. When a business has resources to remove barriers, it is expected to do so; but when profits are down, barrier removal may be reduced or delayed. Barrier removal is an ongoing obligation --you are expected to remove barriers in the future as resources become available.

Yes, they can take 50 years to remove architectural barriers. It's their choice to be exposed to the risk of lawsuit for that long.
 
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