Amusement Parks & the ADA...

[Guest guest]

Because I have no life, I spent some time today doing some research, and

here's what I call " of interest " information :-)

Anne

From the Americans with Disabilities gov. website-

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/t3hilght.htm

I. Who is Covered by Title III of the ADA

The title III regulation covers --

Public accommodations (i.e., private entities that own, operate, lease, or

lease to places of public accommodation),

Commercial facilities, and

Private entities that offer certain examinations and courses related to

educational and occupational certification.

Places of public accommodation include over five million private

establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, theaters, convention centers,

retail stores, shopping centers, dry cleaners, laundromats, pharmacies,

doctors' offices, hospitals, museums, libraries, parks, zoos, amusement

parks, private schools, day care centers, health spas, and bowling alleys.

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II. Overview of Requirements

Public accommodations must --

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Eliminate unnecessary eligibility standards or rules that deny individuals

with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy the goods and services of a

place of public accommodation.

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A public accommodation may not discriminate against an individual or entity

because of the known disability of a person with whom the individual or

entity is known to associate.

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IV. Eligibility for Goods and Services

In providing goods and services, a public accommodation may not use

eligibility requirements that exclude or segregate individuals with

disabilities, unless the requirements are necessary for the operation of the

public accommodation.

V. Modifications in Policies, Practices, and Procedures

A public accommodation must make reasonable modifications in its policies,

practices, and procedures in order to accommodate individuals with disabilities.