The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that was passed in 1990. It accommodates people who have disabilities and prohibits discrimination against them. This law was put into place to protect people who have disabilities from being discriminated against in several different sectors. These include employment, state and local services, public transit, telecommunications, and businesses that are open to the public.
Since physical therapy clinics fall under the category of “businesses that are open to the public,” it’s imperative that each clinic is compliant with ADA standards. Take a look at some of the standards listed below.
A checklist: What physical therapy clinics need to remain ADA compliant
- Ramps — The ramps outside of a building are required for every business location; further, each ramp must meet specific height and handrail specifications.
- Parking lots and entryways — The parking lots must have a van-accessible spot that is clearly marked with a sign. The parking spot must be close to an accessible entryway.
- Flooring — All flooring should be slip resistant and carpeting must not be loose. Carpeting must also be no more than ½ inch thick.
- Elevators — Elevators must have a wide door opening with doors that reopen when a person or item is in between them. The buttons in the elevator must be a certain height from the floor and must have Braille on them.
These are just a few of the takeaways from the ADA’s compliance list. You can view the complete ADA compliance checklist and detailed specifications on the ADA’s website.
Alliance PTP can help you stay in compliance with the ADA’s regulations and ensure you’ve completed your checklist
Alliance Physical Therapy Partners firmly believes that partnership means creating something that is greater than the sum of its parts. Alliance PTP is proud to bring together physical therapy clinics around the nation to help people get the kind of treatment they’re looking for and then exceed their expectations. Want to learn more about joining Alliance PTP’s growing list of partners? You can read more on our page for practice owners here. If you’d like to find out more from Alliance PTP about how you can ensure that your physical therapy practice stays ADA compliant, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We specialize in meeting the compliance and billing needs of several of our partners.
Contact our team today for more information about how we can help your practice or to find out how you can join our partnership in care.