AAADM, the industry’s trade association, rolls out social media campaign to help celebrate
Another March 19 is coming, and with it, another opportunity to celebrate the efficacy and convenience of automatic doors that enhance daily access to a multitude of venues. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers sets aside March 19 to observe National Automatic Door Day. It’s a lighthearted way to acknowledge how these inventions have positively impacted daily existence.
Nearly 99 percent of consumers prefer automatic doors over manual doors. And why not? They’ve been “opening doors” for all of us for decades, making it easier to wrangle packages, boxes, strollers, etc. On a more serious note, although the Americans with Disabilities Act doesn’t require an automatic operator for a door to be considered accessible, facility managers, retailers, restauranters and operators/owners of other public spaces installing automatic doors help ensure accessibility for all. Automatic doors also help strengthen building security and even help to keep us germ-free.