The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits the exclusion of people with disabilities from everyday activities, such as buying an item at the store, watching a movie in a theater, enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, exercising at the local health club or having the car serviced at a local garage.

For small businesses the ADA requires that accessibility be improved without taking on excessive expenses that could harm the business.

A loop-type door handle would be considered accessible because it can be used without grasping, pinching or twisting.

There is no required minimum distance between shelves and displays in the store.

The minimum height for underneath a table is:

The minimum accessible route width between the shelves is:

Van accessible spaces must have an access aisle that is at least _________________ feet wide and be designated by a sign with the international symbol and "van accessible."

Accessible parking space for handicap cars must have an aisle that is at least ___ feet wide.

Accessible parking spaces should be the spaces closest to the accessible entrance and be located on the level ground. If it is not readily achievable to locate accessible parking in the closest spaces due to sloped pavement or other existing conditions then the closest area should be selected.

When fixed seating or fixed tables are provided, accessible seating must be provided.

The maximum height of a permanently mounted table should be 34" and minimum height of 28".