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Private Business Interpretation

The Department of Justice has issued several opinion letters on the ADA in response to direct inquiries since 1992. These letters are to be considered informal guidance only.


General


  • Individual who is HIV positive is protected by ADA
  • ADA does not mandate imposition of smoking restrictions


Private Schools


  • Private school accessibility
  • Private school obligations under ADA, IDEA, and 504
  • Private schools and sign language interpreters


Service Animals


  • Service animals in restaurants


Landlord/Tenant


  • Landlord/tenant responsibilities


Day Care Centers


  • Discrimination by precluding admittance to persons with disabilities


Conferences and Conventions


  • Responsibility for accessibility of convention locations


Theaters


  • Captioning for motion pictures


Banks


  • Accessibility of bank statements
  • ATM accessibility


Restaurants


  • Physical accessibility in restaurants


Hotels and Motels


  • Auxiliary aids in hotels
  • Dispersal of accessible hotel rooms
  • Timeshare condominiums


Museums


  • Small, non-profit museum accessibility
  • Access to second floor of historic house museum


Gas Stations


  • Service at self-service gas stations


Amusement Parks


  • Accessibility of rides at amusement parks
  • Amusement park ride lines


Religious Entities


  • Religiously-controlled schools
  • Hospitals operated by religious orders
  • Building owned by a religious organization
  • Religious entities are exempt from the provisions of the ADA

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