The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards are enforceable rules on how facilities and buildings should be constructed so that they are accessible to people who are living with disabilities. These standards are can be enforced in government facilities, commercial buildings and all areas that offer public accommodation. In short, ADA regulations specify that public buildings and utilities should be constructed or altered in such a way that even people with disabilities can use the available facilities and utilities without hassle. Most of the buildings being put up today already conform to ADA guidelines. However, buildings built before ADA regulations came in place may not meet the requisite standards. Property owners of buildings which do not conform to these regulations are required by law to alter their properties to conform to ADA standards. Top Reasons to Conform To ADA Guidelines As stated earlier, ADA standards are enforceable under the law. As a property owner you should ensure that your building conforms to these standards to avoid the following: • Lawsuits for non-compliance • Fines Benefits of Compliance to ADA Standards By complying with these standards, you can increase the traffic to your building and attract prospective clients who would not show up if your property was non-compliant. Compliance also benefits all the people. If your property is ADA compliant, people who do not have disabilities and those living with disabilities can all make use of your facility without hassle. Compliance therefore gets rid of discrimination.