The Department extended the comment deadline by four months at the publics request. The concept describes a shift away from personally-owned modes of transportation and towards mobility provided as a service. In the NPRM, the Department proposed revising the regulatory definitions of disability at 35.108(c)(1)(ii) and 36.105(c)(1)(ii) to make clear that the operations of major bodily functions are major life activities, and to include a non-exhaustive list of examples of major bodily functions, consistent with the language of the ADA as amended. A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a miniature horse by an individual with a disability if the miniature horse has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of the individual with a disability. Others proposed averaging gross or net revenue over a number of years to account for cyclical changes in economic and business environments. This final rule only addresses issues that were identified in the NPRM as subjects the Department intended to regulate through this rulemaking proceeding. The new construction and alterations provision, 36.308(b), merely stated that assembly areas should be built or altered in accordance with the applicable provisions in the 1991 Standards. are only needed by persons who have severe difficulty hearing, and assistive listening Commenters opposed the Departments reducing the scoping from that required in the 2004 ADAAG. Such measures also must not impose burdensome requirements upon, nor restrict the rights of, individuals with disabilities. The overwhelming majority of commenters responded that the 2 percent ADAAG requirement is inadequate to meet the needs of the incarcerated. The weight of the service animal user is often correlated with the size and weight of the service animal. In the NPRM, proposed 35.108(d)(2) and 36.105(d)(2) set forth examples of impairments that should easily be found to substantially limit one or more major life activities. Commenters recommended either that all public entities be subject to section 35.107, or that "50 or more persons" be changed to "15 or more persons." There was a consensus among the commenters, including disability advocates as well as venue owners and stadium designers and operators, that using the stadium size or seating capacity should not be the exclusive deciding factor for any obligation to provide captioning for safety and emergency information broadcast over the PA system. Ticket sales. Title III defines readily achievable to mean easily accomplishable and able to be carried out without much difficulty or expense, 42 U.S.C. Of course, nothing in this section in any way alters the obligation of any facility to remove architectural barriers in existing facilities to the extent that such barrier removal is readily achievable. The Department proposed this bright-line rule for two reasons: (1) the movie theater industry petitioned for such a rule; and (2) the Department has acquired expertise in the design of stadium-style theaters during its litigation with several major movie theater chains. One major advocacy organization, for example, noted that the speed at which individuals communicate orally or use sign language averages about 200 words per minute or more, and thus, the exchange of notes may provide only truncated or incomplete communication. Comments in favor of the proposed standard came from golf course owners and operators, individuals, organizations, and disability rights groups, golf course requirements generally came from golf courses and organizations representing the golf course industry. If the maximum number of tickets that may be purchased by members of the general public exceeds four, an individual with a disability is to be allowed to purchase the maximum number of tickets; however, additional tickets purchased by an individual with a disability beyond the wheelchair space and the three additional contiguous seats provided in 35.138(d)(1) do not have to be contiguous with the wheelchair space. A transitory impairment is defined as an impairment with an actual or expected duration of 6 months or less. 42U.S.C. Some commenters also expressed concern that a six-month period would be hard to implement given that many renovations are planned around retail selling periods, holidays, and other seasonal concerns. "Such an impairment might not diminish a persons physical or mental capabilities, but could nevertheless substantially limit that persons ability to work as a result of the negative reactions of others to the impairment. Id. The proposed rule reserved the provisions on alterations to homeless shelters. Several governmental entities supported accessible auditoria and the revised requirement. Those citing objections to the intended use determinant indicated it would be more appropriate to make the categorization determination based on whether the device is being used for a mobility disability in the context of the impact of its use in a specific environment. The Department received only four comments on this proposed amendment. The Department believes that the predictable assessments provisions comport with the ADA Amendments Acts emphasis on adopting a less burdensome and more expansive definition of "disability." counters, and on third-party Web sites. Testing entities, although generally supportive of the proposed regulatory amendment, expressed concern regarding the Departments proposed preamble language. The final rule makes clear that the place of accommodation extends to all areas of the home used by clients and customers of the place of public accommodation. Those places of public accommodation are covered under this part, and would be included in the definition of "facility. Thus the requirements of subparts B and C would apply to those places of public accommodation. The Department believes that this comment is well-founded. 36.402 through 36.405. Commenters on both sides noted ambiguity as to which ADA-related costs appropriately should be included in the calculation of the safe harbor threshold, and expressed concern about the practical effect of the proposed safe harbor on litigation. Under 35.171(a)(2), the Department of Justice will refer complaints for which it does not have jurisdiction under section 504 to an agency that does have jurisdiction under section 504, or to the agency designated under subpart G as responsible for complaints filed against the public entity that is the subject of the complaint or in the case of an employment complaint that is also subject to title I of the Act, to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Consequently, the Department has decided to include regulatory text in 36.311(c)(2) of the final rule that requires public accommodations to accept the presentation of a valid, State-issued disability parking placard or card, or State-issued proof of disability, as verification that an individual uses the other power-driven mobility device for his or her mobility disability. In 35.108(d)(1)(ix) and 36.105(d)(1)(ix), the NPRM proposed rules of construction noting that the six-month transitory part of the transitory and minor exception does not apply to the actual disability or record of prongs of the definition of disability. Even if an impairment may last or is expected to last six months or less, it can be substantially limiting. Such an individual would be entitled to all of the protections afforded by the Act and this part. Other commenters suggested that the Department should identify excluded animals, such as birds and llamas, in the final rule. A public accommodation that determines that it can make reasonable modifications to permit the use of an other power-driven mobility device by an individual with a mobility disability might include in its policy the procedure by which claims that the other power-driven mobility device is being used for a mobility disability will be assessed for legitimacy (i.e., a credible assurance that the device is being used for a mobility disability, including a verbal representation by the person with a disability that is not contradicted by observable fact, or the presentation of a disability parking space placard or card, or State-issued proof of disability); the type or classes of other power-driven mobility devices are permitted to be used by individuals with mobility disabilities; the size, weight, and dimensions of the other power-driven mobility devices that are permitted to be used by individuals with mobility disabilities; the speed limit for the other power-driven mobility devices that are permitted to be used by individuals with mobility disabilities; the places, times, or circumstances under which the use of the other power-driven mobility devices is or will be restricted or prohibited; safety, pedestrian, and other rules concerning the use of the other power-driven mobility devices; whether, and under which circumstances, storage for the other power-driven mobility devices will be made available; and how and where individuals with a mobility disability can obtain a copy of the other power-driven mobility device policy. [16], The formal handover occurred during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, when Mayor of London Boris Johnson received the Paralympic Flag from Mayor of Beijing Guo Jinlong. Finally, testing entities shall also consider that because private schools are not subject to the IDEA, students at private schools may have a history of receiving accommodations in similar settings that are not pursuant to an IEP or Section 504 Plan. For stadiums with existing systems that allow for real-time captioning, one commenter posited that dedicating the system exclusively to real-time captioning would lead to an annual loss of between $2 and $3 million per stadium in revenue from advertising currently running in that space. C (explaining that public accommodations must provide appropriate "Manifestly exceptional" cases in which carrying would be permitted might include, for example, programs conducted in unique facilities, such as an oceanographic vessel, for which structural changes and devices necessary to adapt the facility for use by individuals with mobility impairments are unavailable or prohibitively expensive. Section 35.172 Investigations and compliance reviews. Commenters, however, disagreed about the meaning of the word reasonable as it is used in 35.137(b) of the NPRM. Individuals who use wheelchairs historically have been relegated to inferior seating in the back of assembly areas separate from accompanying family members and friends. equipment prior to and during the movie; turn on the open movie captions if the The rationale for this third test, as used in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was articulated by the Supreme Court in Arline, 480 U.S. 273 (1987). Examples of safety qualifications that would be justifiable in appropriate circumstances would include eligibility requirements for drivers licenses, or a requirement that all participants in a recreational rafting expedition be able to meet a necessary level of swimming proficiency. The Department also received several comments regarding the exclusion of drive-in movie theaters in the proposed definition. Whilst the period during the Olympics has historically been the busiest for Paralympic sales, 1.4 million tickets were already sold before the start of the Summer Olympics, already surpassing the total number sold in Sydney. AGENCY: Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division. Examples of operations covered by the requirements are listed in paragraph (a)(2). Departments independent research, the Department has adjusted the required Application of the requirements of paragraph (g) of this section is deferred for any movie theater auditorium that exhibits analog movies exclusively, but may be addressed in a future rulemaking. Business commenters who generally supported using weight and size as the method of categorization did so because of their concerns about having to make physical changes to their facilities to accommodate oversized devices. To ensure that VRI is effective in situations where it is appropriate, the Department has established performance standards in 36.303(f). (iii) Being regarded as having such an impairment as described in paragraph (f) of this section. Commenters described how the lack of accessible medical equipment negatively affects the health of individuals with disabilities. Upon application by the complainant and in such circumstances as the court may deem just, the court may appoint an attorney for such complainant and may authorize the commencement of the civil action without the payment of fees, costs, or security. Indeed, the Department received no comments from any individuals of tall stature expressing concern about accessible elements or equipment being mounted at the 48-inch height. The Department believes that consistent with existing requirements under title II, housing programs operated by public entities that design and construct or alter residential units for sale to individual owners should comply with the 2010 Standards, including the requirements for residential facilities in sections 233 and 809. However, an organization that developed a program to train miniature horses, modeled on the program used for guide dogs, began training miniature horses in 1991. It details a statutory exception to the new construction requirement: the requirement that new construction be accessible does not apply where an entity can demonstrate that it is structurally impracticable to meet the requirements of the regulation. Most of those responding to the first question (overwhelmingly groups representing people with disabilities, or individual commenters) urged that the definition encompass more places of public accommodation, such as restaurants, motion picture houses, laundromats, dry cleaners, and banks. Commenters asserted the view that if an animals mere presence legitimately provides such benefits to an individual with a disability and if those benefits are necessary to provide equal opportunity given the facts of the particular disability, then such an animal should qualify as a service animal. Commenters noted that the focus should be on the nature of a persons disability, the difficulties the disability may impose and whether the requested accommodation would legitimately address those difficulties, not on evaluating the animal involved. The public response to the ANPRM was substantial. (3) Other requirements. Other suggestions included displaying a disability parking placard on the device or issuing EPAMDs, like the Segway PT, a permit that would be similar to permits associated with parking spaces reserved for those with disabilities. 42 U.S.C. The The Department did not receive comments regarding adding a requirement for bathing options, such as a roll-in shower, in social service center establishments operated by public accommodations. Several large disability advocacy organizations commented on the 2004 ADAAG section 232.2.2 requirement that at least 2 percent of the general holding cells and housing cells must be equipped with audible emergency alarm systems. 225 and 611). The NPRM asked whether the Department should return the issue of ALS requirements to the Access Board. The fact that the Department has certified a code with provisions concerning waivers, variances, or equivalent facilitation shall not be interpreted as an endorsement of actions taken pursuant to those provisions. Because the ADA does not apply directly to the manufacture of products, the Department lacks the authority to issue design requirements for equipment designed exclusively for use in private homes. Id. Other comments also addressed whether the Department as it exists today remains visible to all movie patrons and has not changed in Several commenters stated that the Access Board already completed significant negotiation and cost balancing in its rulemaking, so no additional exemptions should be added in either meeting program access requirements or in alterations. Section 36.302(c) Service Animals Section 36.302(c)(1) of the 1991 title III regulation states that [g]enerally, a public accommodation shall modify [its] policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of service animals by an individual with a disability. Section 36.302(c)(2) of the 1991 title III regulation states that [n]othing in this part requires a public accommodation to supervise or care for a service animal. The Department has decided to retain the scope of the 1991 title III regulation while clarifying the Departments longstanding policies and interpretations. See, e.g., Child Abuse Amendments of 1984 (42 U.S.C. that the Department should require open movie captioning. There is a substantial body of administrative interpretation and judicial precedent on this definition. Most disability advocacy organizations and individuals with disabilities complained that using size or seating capacity as a threshold for captioning safety and emergency information would undermine the undue burden defense found in both titles II and III. The ATBCB has announced its intention to issue title II guidelines in the future. However, the Department recognizes that resort developments may contain buildings and facilities that are of all sizes from single-unit cottages to facilities with hundreds of units. Sept. 16, 2008) (Statement of the Managers) (The functional limitation imposed by an impairment is irrelevant to the third regarded as prong.); H.R. Since large dogs have always served as service animals, continuing their use should not constitute fundamental alterations or impose undue burdens on title II entities. This decision is based partly on information that several months or even years can pass between application for a permit and receipt of a permit. It is not uncommon for an airport passenger terminal or train station, for example, to have only two floors, with gates on both floors. The test remains a factual one whether the church or other religious organization controls the operations of the school or of the service or whether the school or service is itself a religious organization. Once Additional regulatory measures mitigating the economic impact of the final rule on title III-covered entities (including small businesses) include deletion of the proposed requirement for captioning of safety and emergency information on scoreboards at sporting venues, retention of the proposed path of travel safe harbor, extension of the compliance date of the 2010 Standards as applied to new construction and alterations from 6 months to 18 months after publication of the final rule, and, in response to public comments, modification of the triggering event for application of the 2010 Standards to new construction and alterations from a unitary approach (commencement of physical construction) to a two-pronged approach (date of last application for building permit or commencement of physical construction) depending on whether a building permit is or is not required for the type of construction at issue by State or local building authorities. As a Federal member of the Access Board, the Attorney Generals representative voted to approve the revised guidelines. Although the project had to be terminated when the COVID-a9 epidemic began, the evaluation found that transit agencies improved and increase access to transit. As a public accommodation, the trade association or performing artist will be responsible for compliance with this part. that a movie theater should be able to accommodate a larger group of blind or Users of Twitter complained that its coverage of the opening ceremony contained too many commercial breaks, drawing comparisons to similar complaints faced by NBC during the Olympics' opening ceremony; unlike the BBC, who televised the Olympics in the United Kingdom, both NBC and Channel 4 are supported by advertising. If none is received, no further action will be taken. The Department notes that public entities are permitted, though not required, to adopt policies regarding moving patrons who do not need the features of an accessible seat. Note:For the convenience of the reader, this appendix contains the text of the preamble to the final regulation on nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in State and local government services beginning at the heading Section-by-Section Analysis and ending before List of Subjects in 28 CFR Part 35 (56 FR 35696, July 26, 1991). ADA Chapter 1 and ADA Chapter 2 of the 2004 ADA/ABA Guidelines provide scoping requirements for facilities subject to the ADA; scoping is a term used in the 2004 ADA/ABA Guidelines to describe requirements that prescribe which elements and spacesand, in some cases, how manymust comply with the technical specifications. 1968); United States v. Lansdowne Swim Club, 713 F. Supp. A theme park employee may inquire at the ticket gate whether the device is needed due to the users disability or may request the presentation of a valid, State-issued, disability parking placard (though presentation of such a placard is not necessary), or other State-issued proof of disability or a credible assurance that the use of the EPAMD is for the individuals mobility disability. The NPRM did not propose changes to the text of the existing exclusions contained in paragraph (5) of the definition of disability in the title II and title III regulations, see 28CFR35.104, 36.104, which are based on 42U.S.C. (6) A laundromat, dry-cleaner, bank, barber shop, beauty shop, travel service, shoe repair service, funeral parlor, gas station, office of an accountant or lawyer, pharmacy, insurance office, professional office of a health care provider, hospital, or other service establishment; The Department is persuaded by these comments. In addition, 35.130 includes a number of provisions derived from title III of the Act that are implicit to a certain degree in the requirements of regulations implementing section 504. Some commenters went one step further and suggested that the number of additional accompanying seats should not be restricted to three. Harri and Tatta have a race to win. This rule does not contain any paperwork or recordkeeping requirements and does not require clearance under the PRA. Commenters also cited Federal agency settlement agreements on play areas that required compliance with the guidelines. [the ADA] would be meaningless if people who use wheelchairs were not afforded the opportunity to travel on and between the streets." Rulemaking, 75 FR 43467 (July 26, 2010) (ANPRM), encouraged the Department to staff to effectively communicate with individuals who are deaf or hard of This requirement is based on section 302(b)(2)(A)(iv) of the ADA. For example, if other patrons reach their seats on the field by an inaccessible route (e.g., by stairs), but there is an accessible route that complies with section 206.3 of the 2004 ADAAG that could be connected to seats on the field, wheelchair spaces and companion seats must be placed on the field even if that route is not generally available to the public. Commenters raised questions about the applicability of this part to activities operated in mobile facilities, such as bookmobiles or mobile health screening units. They do include, however, all forms of compensatory damages, including out-of-pocket expenses and damages for pain and suffering. Notion. Physical or mental impairment does not include simple physical characteristics, such as blue eyes or black hair. owns, leases, leases to, or operates a movie theater shall provide individual The Department also incorporates the NPRM preambles timely manner concept into the new regulatory language at 36.309(b)(1)(vi). Section 35.151(c) of the 1991 title II regulation establishes two standards for accessible new construction and alteration. while minimizing the burden on small businesses. As compared to single-user toilet rooms with out-swinging doors, those with in-swinging doors tend to be larger (in terms of square footage) in order to accommodate clearance for the in-swinging door and, thus, are already likely to have adequate clear floor space for persons with disabilities who use other types of mobility aids such as walkers and crutches. The ADA Amendments Act revised the ADA to specify that a public entity under title II, and any person who owns, leases (or leases to), or operates a place of public accommodation under title III, need not provide a reasonable accommodation or a reasonable modification to policies, practices, or procedures to an individual who meets the definition of disability solely on the basis of being regarded as having an impairment. Sections 35.108(d)(1)(iv) and 36.105(d)(1)(iv)Impairments that are episodic or in remission. 1218189. They also argued that permitting the use of many of the contemplated other power-driven mobility devices, fuel-powered ones especially, would fundamentally alter the programs, services, or activities of public entities. In any event, the Department (iii) Railroad locomotives, railroad freight cars, railroad cabooses, commuter or intercity passenger rail cars (including coaches, dining cars, sleeping cars, lounge cars, and food service cars), any other railroad cars described in section 242 of the Act or covered under title II of the Act, or railroad rights-of-way. Thus, the focus of the analysis must be on the appropriateness of the use of the device at a specific facility, rather than whether it is necessary for an individual to use a particular device. Although the Department intends for 35.151(g)(4) of this rule to apply prospectively to new construction and alterations, this rule is not a departure from, and is consistent with, the line-of-sight requirements in the 1991 Standards. The Department is persuaded that the current rules applicable to readily achievable barrier removal should be used to decide which play areas must comply with the supplemental requirements presented in the 2010 Standards. In any action or administrative proceeding commenced pursuant to the Act or this part, the court or agency, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorneys fee, including litigation expenses, and costs, and the United States shall be liable for the foregoing the same as a private individual. The final rule retains, with minor modifications, the language in proposed 35.171(a)(2)(i). Title III of the ADA covers public accommodations and commercial facilities. Paragraph (g), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals or entitys known relationship or association with an individual with a disability, is based on sections 102(b)(4) and 302(b)(1)(E) of the ADA. Section 36.304(c)(1) places the highest priority on measures that will enable individuals with disabilities to physically enter a place of public accommodation. Section 4.1.2, Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities: New Construction, Section 4.1.3, Accessible Buildings: New Construction. As the Department explained in the NPRM, however, this provision was not designed to prohibit temporary seating that increases seating for events (e.g., placing temporary seating on the floor of a basketball court for a concert). [30] Overseen by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the goals of the program included improved efficiency, effectiveness, and customer experience of transportation services. Although some commenters contended that the NPRM service animal provisions leave unaddressed the issue of how a public accommodation can distinguish between a psychiatric service animal, which is covered under the final rule, and a comfort animal, which is not, other commenters noted that the Departments published guidance has helped public accommodations to distinguish between service animals and pets on the basis of an individuals response to these questions. Congress intended to deny protection to people who engage in the illegal use of drugs, whether or not they are addicted, but to provide protection to addicts so long as they are not currently using drugs. There are some exceptions, however. Section 242.3 of the 2004 ADAAG requires newly constructed or altered wading pools to provide at least one sloped means of entry to the deepest part of the pool. So, for example, stadium-style theaters that must vertically disperse wheelchair and companion seats must do so within the parameters of this rule. Rather, the 2010 Standards must be followed in addition to the FHAct requirements. If elements in existing facilities were altered after January 26, 1992, and those alterations were not made in conformance with the alteration requirements in effect at the time, then those alteration violations must be corrected. Industry The most frequent comment was a recommendation that the final regulation should require the insurance company to provide a copy of the actuarial data on which its actions are based when requested by the applicant. The transient lodging standards provide for installation of the required accessible features so that they are available immediately, but the residential facilities standards allow for certain features of the unit to be adaptable. The analysis of 35.130(d) is relevant to this determination. As such, medical providers cannot pass along to their patients with disabilities the cost of obtaining an interpreter, even in situations where the individual cancels his or her appointment at the last minute or is a no-show for the scheduled appointment. A service animal shall be under the control of its handler. 101-485, pt. Based on these concerns, commenters offered a variety of As previously stated, the ADA requires the Department to adopt standards consistent with the guidelines adopted by the Access Board. If tickets for accessible seating at a particular price level are not available because of inaccessible features, then the percentage of tickets for accessible seating that should have been available at that price level (determined by the ratio of the total number of tickets at that price level to the total number of tickets in the assembly area) shall be offered for purchase, at that price level, in a nearby or similar accessible location. The two design standards for accessibilitythe 1991 Standards and UFAShave confronted many social service providers with separate, and sometimes conflicting, requirements for design and construction of facilities. Collectively, the ANPRM, NPRM, Initial RIA, Final RIA, and 2010 Standards, include all of the elements of a FRFA required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA). Under the first test, an individual must have a physical or mental impairment. WebAnother system called NIMPR is designed to transport electric vehicles on high speed trains. In response to commenters concerns, the Department has modified the regulatory text in 35.108(d)(3)(i) and 36.105(d)(3)(i) to reference all of the rules of construction rather than only those pertaining to substantially limited. The Department also added 35.108(d)(3)(iv) and 36.105(d)(3)(iv), further discussed below, to clarify that the rules of construction will not always require analysis of condition, manner, or duration, particularly with respect to certain impairments, such as those referenced in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) (predictable assessments). The Department will interpret this section in a manner consistent with the intent of the statute and with the nature of the responsibilities of the various entities for design, for construction, or for both. The Act requires the Attorney General to determine at what point the cost of providing an accessible path of travel becomes disproportionate. In the NPRM, the Department proposed incorporating the title III regulatory language of 36.302(c) into new 35.136(a), which states that [g]enerally, a public entity shall modify its policies, practices, or procedures to permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability, unless the public entity can demonstrate that the use of a service animal would fundamentally alter the public entitys service, program, or activity. The final rule retains this language with some modifications. The Department anticipates that once this rule is final, revised technical assistance material will be issued to provide guidance about its implementation. The Department believes that because the existing approach is clear and understood easily by the public, no formal definition of the term manually-powered mobility aids is required. While there may be legitimate safety issues for EPAMD users and bystanders in some circumstances, EPAMDs and other nontraditional mobility devices can deliver real benefits to individuals with disabilities. After an application is filed, delays may occur before the permit is granted due to numerous factors (not necessarily relating to accessibility): for example, hazardous waste discovered on the property, flood plain requirements, zoning disputes, or opposition to the project from various groups. [42] IPC president Philip Craven congratulated London for this achievement, crediting it to "the insatiable appetite the public has for top class elite sport", and noted it would be fitting for a Paralympics held in its spiritual birthplace to have filled venues. However, if you want to get away from the big companies and go indie, this is a solid choice. 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