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Kiosk Group launches ADA-compliant iPad kiosks

November 28, 2011

The two years the government gave kiosk manufacturers to start complying with new standards from the Americans with Disabilities Act are up in March of 2012 when the standardsbecome Federal law.

"The new ADA standards are going to have a far-reaching effect on every part of American life, including kiosks. Penalties can be as much as $55,000 for the first offense and actually double on subsequent offenses," said Mike James, president of Kiosk Group, a company that has recently rolled out iPad kiosks that meet the new requirements.

The new regulations lower the maximum reach for height from 54 to 48 inches.

"The average American adult is 67.5 inches tall. We calculated the correct screen angle to work the best for all heights -- six-footers to wheelchair-bound users," said Jer Schweickart, who designed the kiosks. "We're very happy with the results."

The company offers four iPad kiosk models -- the Standalone kiosk, the Standard and Low-Rise Countertop kiosks, and the elegant Wall kiosk. Kiosk Group also represents the Beyond Kiosks brand of PC and Mac-based kiosks, also designed by Schweickart.

Read more about government regulations.