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    By kmaccess
    In Accessibility, ADA, Advisory Committee, Healthcare, Hospitals, Planning
    Posted December 22, 2016

    BIDMC Update

    KMA began working with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) – Boston’s premiere hospitals and health care providers – shortly after it learned that it was not in full [...]

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    By kmaccess
    In Housing, Planning
    Posted May 8, 2015

    Accessible, Affordable Micro-Housing: An Oxymoron?

    “Micro-housing” is one of the biggest trends in multi-family housing today, particularly in Boston where the first units have now opened in the Innovation District. At the same time, the City and [...]

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    By kmaccess
    In Planning
    Posted January 27, 2015

    Accessible Egress – What You Need to Know

    Architects need to know their clients’ plans for emergency egress for people with and without disabilities. Clients may opt to add ‘safe wait areas’ or additional interior or [...]

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    By kmaccess
    In Planning
    Posted August 26, 2014

    Larger Accessible Toilet Rooms

    It is difficult to provide a fully accessible toilet room or stall when using the ADA Standard’s minimum dimensions.  Trashbins, dispensers, and baby changing stations often reduce the [...]

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