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The ADA has changed how Americans live in and move about in our world Our built environment Programs & services Recreation Transportation Communications And other areas 3

But things change… and DOJ’s ADA Regulations need to change too What gave rise to revisions? New technologies New types of equipment/devices Emerging awareness of policy implications Expanding meaning of “disability” New awareness of accessibility issues Increasing demand for accessibility 4

About the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Enforced by US Department of Justice Developed by Access Board: Independent federal agency devoted to developing and maintaining design accessibility criteria First issued in 1991 Apply to: – State & local governments (ADA Title II entities) – Private-sector businesses, such as restaurants, hotels, museums, etc. (Title III entities) 5

A timeline… July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder signed final regulations revising the DOJ ADA accessibility regulations, including ADA Standards for Accessible Design Final DOJ regulations went into effect March 15, 2011 and were published in 2011 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)* *See 6

A timeline… Compliance with 2010 Standards for Accessible Design required after March 15, DOJ Fact Sheets identify the major changes in the rules* Safe harbor: If in compliance with 1991 Standards, not required to comply with 2010 standards until a planned alteration * 7

Highlights of the DOJ ADA Regulations… Other areas where 2010 Standards for Accessible Design apply: Residential Housing built by public entities and offered for sale to individual owners Detention and correction facilities Pools Social service establishments (e.g. group homes, shelters, etc.) *For more information: 8

Highlights of the DOJ ADA Regulations… Other areas where 2010 Standards for Accessible Design apply: Housing at a place of education Places of assembly (e.g. stadiums) Medical care facilities Path of travel Places of lodging *For more information: 9

Highlights of the DOJ ADA Regulations… Ticketing Accessibility Guidelines for: Sale of tickets for accessible seating Sale of season tickets Hold and release of accessible seating to persons other that those who need accessible seating Pricing Purchasing multiple tickets for accessible seating The secondary ticket market More information on ticketing: 10

Highlights of the DOJ ADA Regulations… Service Animals Redefines service animal as “…A dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.” Other animals do not qualify as service animals (In some cases, miniature horses can qualify as service animals) Service animals must be individually trained to perform specific tasks for a person who requires assistance due to a disability *For more information: 11

Highlights of the DOJ ADA Regulations… Wheelchairs & Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices Two-tiered approach to mobility devices: wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices (e.g. Segways or other devices used by but not specifically designed for people with mobility impairments) Any mobility device used by a person with a mobility impairment must be permitted in all areas open to pedestrian use Other power-driven mobility devices (e.g. Segways) used by individuals with disabilities must be permitted unless posing a legitimate safety concern *For more information: 12

Highlights of the DOJ ADA Regulations… Effective Communication Includes video remote interpreting (VRI) services as a kind of auxiliary aid that may be used to provide effective communication Requires training for VRI users VRI is an interpreting service that uses video conference technology over dedicated lines or wireless technology *For more information: 13

Resources Guidance on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design /Guidance2010ADAstandards.htm#titleIII Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice's Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA actsheet.html Dept. of Justice ADA Homepage 14

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