48. Accessibility: what you need to know when designing your practice

With Dustin Walker Jim Nickle

Adopted in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability.

The ADA also creates the framework for accessibility standards to which certain public facilities must adhere, including dental offices. The standards are complex, and the manner in which they're enforced is dependent on a number of factors. If you're building or expanding your practice, understanding these standards is crucial.

Meet our guest

In this episode, we're talking to a pair of experts from the Nashville area. Dustin Walker works in professional design and planning services at Nashville Dental Inc. across a wide range of specialties in the dental industry. Also joining us is Jim Nickle, principal at Nickle Architects, PLLC, with over 25 years of experience as a practicing architect.

In this episode

Approaching your buildout with ADA compliance in mind to ensure seamless integration
Familiarizing yourself with important ADA standards, when they apply, and why
Learning the advantages of building from the ground up versus renovating

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