Classroom Barricade Devices: A Dangerous Violation of Federal Laws
Most classroom barricade devices violate ADA, NFPA and other federal codes that are designed to enable individuals with disabilities to quickly evacuate a dangerous situation.
Most classroom barricade devices violate ADA, NFPA and other federal codes that are designed to enable individuals with disabilities to quickly evacuate a dangerous situation.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights would lose 46 full-time employees, or 8 percent of its staff.
Here’s a look at the issue of police officers using handcuffs and physical restraint when they’re called to schools to respond to challenging behaviors by students with disabilities.
NPFA hopes to coordinate and modify existing codes to address conflicts between security and safety, egress and locking procedures.
Complying with these code requirements, most of which also apply to schools and universities, will ensure optimal campus safety and security.
This primer will help to ensure your school, university or hospital selects door security solutions that also comply with fire protection and accessibility codes.
This Pennsylvania Institution of higher education partnered with its long-time integrator to provide greater accessibility and independence to students with disabilities.
In no small part due to increased real and perceived dangers, more than ever educational institutions are looking to electronic and physical security solutions to make campuses safer. Here are the issues most likely to be encountered pertaining to accessibility, egress and fire protection.