Disabled access starter kit and method

Abstract

A kit is provided for businesses and facilities to increase access by disabled persons. The kit includes a doorbell switch, a sign, a checklist, a tape measure, a doorstop, and potentially an access ramp. Installation instructions for the equipment is provided along with training guidelines for staff, tax forms and other accessibility information. The method includes assembling and offering the kit to businesses and facilities. The method also increases access by disabled persons by facilitating accessibility to businesses.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A disabled persons access kit, comprising: 
 a doorbell switch useable by persons with disabilities; and    a sign indicating accessibility for persons with disabilities.    
     
     
         2 . A disabled persons access kit as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a measuring device for measuring doorways and other elements of the business for accessability.    
     
     
         3 . A disabled persons access kit as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 at least one of an access ramp and an order form for an access ramp.    
     
     
         4 . A disabled persons access kit for use by a business to provide access to persons with disabilities, comprising: 
 a doorbell switch usable by persons with disabilities;    a sign indicating access for persons with disabilities;    a checklist of access information;    a tape measure; and    at least one of a ramp and an order form for a ramp.    
     
     
         5 . A disabled persons access kit as claimed in  claim 4 , further comprising: 
 a door stop.    
     
     
         6 . A method for providing access to persons with disabilities, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a kit including: 
 access signage;  
 a checklist;  
 a doorbell; and  
   offering an access ramp.    
     
     
         7 . A method as claimed in  claim 6 , further comprising the step of: 
 providing installation and use instructions in said kit.    
     
     
         8 . A method of providing access equipment to businesses, comprising the steps of: 
 assembling a kit of access equipment for businesses of a predetermined size; and    marketing said kit to said businesses of said predetermined size.    
     
     
         9 . A method as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said step of assembling includes the sub-steps of: 
 providing a sign;    providing a doorbell;    providing a ramp; and    providing a checklist.    
     
     
         10 . A method as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising the sub-step of: 
 providing a doorstop.    
     
     
         11 . A method as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said step of providing a ramp includes providing an order form in said kit for separately ordering said ramp to ensure a properly-sized ramp.