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ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News B e t t e r w o r k s i t e s . B e t t e r w e e k e n d s . B e t t e r w o r l d . BIWEEKLY EDITION JULY 22, 2020 Page 1 ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News B e t t e r w o r k s i t e s . B e t t e r w e e k e n d s . B e t t e r w o r l d . Do you feel you have all the proper security measures in place—and adequate backups to your server—so your computers and entire business network are protected? In light of a recent ransomware attack on our company in May 2020, we highly suggest that you consider evaluating your current policies and procedures on how best to protect your firm. On Monday, May 4th, we discovered that we were the unfortunate recipient of a ransomware attack. The ransomware took control of all our servers, which prevented us from accessing any computers, files, documents, operating systems, or other systems for an entire week. The ransomware did this by encrypting all of our files, including our financials in QuickBooks. Continued on page 2 Continued on page 3 It Can Happen to You: How to Protect Your Company from Ransomware Attacks By Mike Rice and Jaya Krishnan A-Throne Portable Restrooms, Long Beach, CA ADA Compliance 30 Years On: Equipment Limitations, Customer Attitudes, and New Demands By Jeff Wigley, PSAI Past President The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law July 1990, aims to ensure that people with disabilities have access to offices, restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, and other locations known as "places of public accommodation." The ADA also places requirements on restroom facilities—including permanent washrooms and temporary use structures such as portable restrooms and trailers—that exist in ADA-covered settings. This week marks the 30th anniversary of the date President George H.W. Bush signed this ground-breaking legislation into law. To mark the occasion, we set out to write an article about how PSAI Member companies work with customers and enforcement officials to comply with the law and better serve individuals who struggle to use standard equipment. On the Inside Congratulations Devyn! …page 5 Americans with Disabilities Act…page 8 Are You "Being Social" with Your Customers? …page 16 California Ag Toilets Must Be Lit…page 20 A scene from the first annual Disability Pride Parade in New York City on July 2, 2020.