New ADA guidelines correlate with IBC.

Description WITH MANY BABY BOOMERS ENTERING THEIR 60s and encountering more health and mobility-related problems, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is certain to take on more importance than ever. As some join the 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in America, businesses will see an increase in the number of people who choose to spend their money at places that accommodate their mobility needs. Those businesses that provide a positive customer experience will be in a better position to capture the millions of dollars spent by this growing market.
More than 15 years after the ADA was passed, many facilities remain inaccessible to those with disabilities. Often, a business owner only becomes aware of noncompliance following an accident or a complaint. As a result, business owners devote unnecessary time and money to defending themselves and their businesses, while the building's openings remain noncompliant.
One area that has caused some confusion has been the differences in terminology and organization between ADA guidelines, model building codes and ANSI standards. In an effort to reconcile differences from the model building codes, including the International Building Code (IBC), the United States Access Board has updated the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).