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Woodstock Businesses Face ADA Charges
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont has announced that Woodstock Gallery and Clover Gift Shop, both located in Woodstock, Vermont, have agreed to complete specific modifications to come into compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont began investigating Woodstock Gallery and Clover Gift Shop following a complaint made to the Vermont Human Rights Commission regarding the accessibility of the shops. An onsite survey performed by United States architects revealed ADA compliance issues related to the shops’ entrances.
The shops will be remedying ADA compliance issues by February 15, 2015, by constructing a ramp and improving the shops’ rear entrance. The owners of Woodstock Gallery and Clover Gift Shop recognized the obligation to address the issues identified in the onsite survey.
In addition, the owner of the building housing these businesses took a leadership role ensuring that the necessary improvements will be made. All of these individuals are to be commended for their cooperation with the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont.
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont worked in partnership with Tracey Tsugawa and Karen Richards of the Vermont Human Rights Commission in addressing and resolving these important civil rights issues. Assistant United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest, with assistance from the Disability Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division of the United States, handled this matter on behalf of the United States.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires public accommodations to remove architectural barriers to access in existing facilities where it is readily achievable to do so. Further information on the ADA and its requirements may be found at www.ada.gov.
Key Facts
- State: Vermont
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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