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Michael Love Becomes Chair of Presidents Task Force in 2013-2014. This follows his years of President and Education Chairs of the…
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New ADA standards became fully enforceable March 15, 2012. New construction and alterations of commercial and public facilities across the…
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Compliance for an accessible entry and exits to existing pools extended until January 31, 2013 by the DOJ… Public accommodations…
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