Presenter: 'Compliance is the floor' — why libraries must aim beyond ADA minimums
At NNLM Region 5's webinar, JJ Pianchi warned that meeting ADA requirements alone can leave patrons with disabilities excluded, citing the 2019 Queens Public Library example and urging planners to treat accessibility as a design goal, not just legal compliance.
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JJ Pianchi told attendees that legal compliance should be viewed as a starting point, not the end goal. "Compliance is the floor," he said, adding that relying solely on minimum legal standards risks creating a "second class" experience for patrons who need inclusive design.
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