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Is it expensive to make all newly constructed places of public accommodation and commercial facilities accessible? [1]

The cost of incorporating accessibility features in new construction is less than one percent of construction costs. This is a small price in relation to the economic benefits to be derived from full accessibility in the future, such as increased employment and consumer spending.

For additional information, take a look at the following resource:

FAQ: Where can I find a complete set of ADA standards for accessible design? [2]

Source URL: https://adata.org/faq/it-expensive-make-all-newly-constructed-places-public-accommodation-and-commercial-facilities

Links:
[1] https://adata.org/faq/it-expensive-make-all-newly-constructed-places-public-accommodation-and-commercial-facilities
[2] https://adata.org/faq/where-can-i-find-complete-set-ada-standards-accessible-design