Attractions Industry & the ADA

The final regulations codifying the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) were published Sept. 15. These final rules will take effect March 15, 2011. Compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is permitted as of Sept. 15, 2010, but not required until March 15, 2012. For existing facilities, barrier removal needs to be conducted to the extent “readily achievable” by March 12, 2012.

The U.S. Department of Justice has prepared fact sheets identifying the major changes in the rules. IAAPA members should look at the Title III highlights for a sense of what the new regulations include. Members may also find it helpful to review the summary of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design.

Members should familiarize themselves with the new rules and consult their attorneys and ADA consultants to determine what changes (if any) need to be made to make your facilities compliant. Read more on our blog.

What's New?

View the slides and handout from the ADA session at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2011.
The white paper on ADA Standards for miniature golf courses is now available.
- Read the white paper
- Read the supplementary small business guide.
FUNWORLD article on new ADA regulations.
Title II vs. Title III: What's the difference?
EEOC releases final rule implementing ADA Amendments Act, which makes changes to ADA Title I Employment Practices. For more information, visit the EEOC website.
View the U.S. Access Board's Summaries of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities. Although originally published in 2003, these summaries are still current and can assist IAAPA members in developing a compliance strategy for the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design.

View summary on miniature golf

View summary on swimming pools and spas

View summary on amusement rides

Attractions Industry & the ADA

What's New?

ADA Resources