As a business owner, you must make sure everyone can access your property, including people with disabilities. Not only is this considerate to those who want to use your facilities, but the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) often makes it illegal not to accommodate people with disabilities. From automatic storefront doors to ramps, there are many ways to make all customers feel comfortable in your business.

How to Ensure Your Business Is ADA Compliant

1. Ramps

If your store or restaurant has one or more steps to get in, install a ramp so wheelchair users can enter. Asking people with disabilities to come through a separate door isn't a good solution, as they might have to go through the kitchen or staff rooms, which can be narrow and unsafe.

2. Handrails

To comply with the ADA, many ramps and stairways need handrails. If ramps have a rise greater than six inches or a stairway is newly constructed, handrails are a requirement. This helps people with disabilities get to the storefront doors, but it also can help all of your patrons get up the stairs safely.

3. Automatic Doors

Automatic storefront doors make the first impression that people with disabilities are welcome in your facility. They allow people who use wheelchairs, canes, braces, or walkers to enter on their own without the assistance of someone else. Automatic storefront doors are also in compliance with the ADA.

4. Large, Clear Aisles

Cramped, cluttered aisles can be problematic for people with disabilities. Wheelchairs and walkers can't always navigate through the traffic, and people are more likely to trip and fall. This is particularly a problem with restaurants, where as many tables as possible are crammed into small spaces. Make sure all patrons can move through your business with ease.

Circle City Glass in Dothan, AL, can help make sure your business is ADA compliant. They install automatic storefront doors, handicapped operators, and handrails. They’ve also been developing unique solutions for retail customers all over Houston County since 2002, so they’ll be able to solve any issue you may have. Visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (334) 794-6160 to request an estimate today.