What Is An ADA Accessible Table

The ADA stands for The Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law enacted in 1990. This law was passed to help prevent discrimination against people that may have disabilities and to help provide them with the same opportunities as the rest of the community.
ADA-compliant tables need a surface height of no more than 34 inches and no less than 28 inches above the main floor. There needs to be a knee clearance of 25 inches or more under a workspace and a width clearance of 30 inches or more. Some different designs that can cater to people with disabilities and offer an accessible location include:
• Adjustable dining tables and accessible tables. Any public setting can benefit from including accessible seating, and adjustable tables can provide that.
• Accessible bathroom accessories. People with disabilities need an accessible route and accessible area to use public bathrooms. Accessible features that could make a big difference can include: doorless showers, trench drains, mounted sinks with no cabinets underneath, accessible light switches, and a grab bar. While bathroom accessibility is improving, there is always more that can be done, and accessible features should be a standard widespread.