advertisement
|
News for the Hospitality Executive |
 Washington, April 20, 2012 —
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF)
has funded
a new comprehensive guide addressing recent changes to the
Accessibility
Guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA). The guide
helps
hoteliers review their compliance obligations to determine if and what
changes
are necessary, including accessible use in and around a property,
guestroom
design, recreational facilities, auxiliary aids and services, and
modification
of policies and procedures.The ADA Guide for Lodging Owners & Operators may be purchased via the Educational Institute for $49 for members and $99 for nonmembers by clicking here. AH&LA members can download a free copy via the members only section of the AH&LA Website. About AH&LAEF AH&LEF is the not-for-profit affiliate of AH&LA and is funded solely by charitable donations from progressive hospitality leaders and companies within the industry. In 2011, AH&LEF disbursed almost $880,000 to prepare promising college students for a career in hospitality, to attract and retain talented industry professionals, and to fund valuable research for the industry. Since the Foundation’s inception, more than $15 million has been distributed through its scholarship, education, outreach, and research programs. For more information on donating, visit www.ahlef.org. All AH&LEF contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. AH&LEF is the charitable fund-raising and endowed fund-management subsidiary of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Founded in 1953, AH&LEF is the premier organization for scholarships, professional certification, and instructional material as well as funding for hospitality industry research. Serving the hospitality industry for more than a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members. This article is copyright protected by Hotel-Online. Reuse by other media or news outlets or organizations is prohibited without permission. Personal use and sharing via social media tools is permitted. |
| Contact:
Kathryn Potter [email protected] |