ADA Regulation for Title III, as printed in the Code of Federal Regulations (7/1/94). The Department of Justice's regulation implementing title III of the ADA, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in "places of public accommodation" (businesses and non-profit agencies that serve the public) and "commercial facilities" (other businesses). The regulation includes Appendix A to Part 36 - Standards for Accessible Design establishing minimum standards for ensuring accessibility when designing and constructing a new facility or altering an existing facility.
Title II & III Regulation Amendment Regarding Detectable Warnings, as printed in the Federal Register (11/23/98). This amendment suspends the requirements for detectable warnings at curb ramps, hazardous vehicle areas, and reflecting pools until July 26, 2001.
Title III Technical Assistance Manual (1993) and Yearly Supplements. An 83-page manual that explains in lay terms what businesses and non-profit agencies must do to ensure access to their goods, services, and facilities. Many examples are provided for practical guidance. (Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)
Title III Highlights (HTML) | PDF format. A 12-page outline of the key requirements of the ADA for businesses and non-profit agencies. This publication provides detailed information in bullet format for quick reference.
(Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)
ADA Guide for Small Businesses (HTML) | PDF format. This 15-page illustrated guide presents an overview of some basic ADA requirements for small businesses that provide goods and services to the public. It provides guidance on how to make their services accessible and how tax credits and deductions may be used to offset specific costs.
(Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)
ADA-TA: A Technical Assistance Update from the Department of Justice. A serial publication that addresses two topics in each issue: "Common Questions" answers questions about ADA requirements; "Design / Details" provides information and illustrations of particular design requirements.
Volume 1: Readily Achievable Barrier Removal and Van-Accessible Parking Spaces (HTML) | PDF format
ADA Tax Incentive Packet for Businesses. A packet of information to help businesses understand and take advantage of the tax credit and deduction available for complying with the ADA.
Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations (HTML) | PDF format. This 13-page document lists a sampling of common accessibility errors or omissions that have been identified through the Department of Justice's ongoing enforcement efforts. The significance of the errors is discussed and references are provided to the requirements of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
ADA Business Brief: Restriping Parking Lots | Acrobat PDF format
A 2-page illustrated design guide explaining the number of accessible parking spaces that are required
and the restriping requirements for accessible parking spaces for cars and vans.
ADA Business Brief: Service Animals | Acrobat PDF format
A 1-page publication summarizing the ADA rules on service animals.
ADA Business Brief: Assistance at Gas Stations | Acrobat PDF format
A 1-page publication summarizing the ADA requirements for providing refueling assistance.
Common ADA Problems at Newly Constructed Lodging Facilities (HTML) | PDF format. An 11-page document lists a sampling of common accessibility problems at newly constructed lodging facilities that have been identified through the Department of Justice's ongoing enforcement efforts.
Five Steps To Make New Lodging Facilities Comply With The ADA (HTML) | PDF format. A 3-page document highlighting five steps that owners, operators, and franchisors can take to make sure that new lodging facilities comply with the ADA.
Americans with Disabilities Act Checklist for New Lodging Facilities (HTML) | PDF format. This 34-page checklist is a self-help survey that owners, franchisors, and managers of lodging facilities can use to identify ADA mistakes at their facilities.
Commonly Asked Questions About Service Animals | PDF format. A 4-page publication explaining the requirements of the ADA regarding animals that accompany and provide services for a person with a disability.
(Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)
Accessible Stadiums (Text) | PDF format. A 4-page publication highlighting features that must be accessible in new stadiums and providing guidance on line of sight for wheelchair seating locations.
Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act | PDF format. A 13-page publication explaining how the requirements of the ADA apply to Child Care Centers. The document also describes some of the Department of Justice's ongoing enforcement efforts in the child care area and it provides a resource list on sources of information on the ADA.
Assistance at Self-Serve Gas Stations (HTML) | PDF format. A 1-page document providing guidance on the ADA and refueling assistance at self-serve gas stations.
Americans with Disabilities Act Guide for Places of Lodging: Serving Guests Who Are Blind or Who Have Low Vision (HTML) | PDF format. A 12-page publication explaining what hotels, motels, and other places of transient lodging can do to accommodate guests who ae blind or have low vision.
Questions and Answers: the ADA and Persons with HIV/AIDS (HTML) | PDF format. A 16-page publication explaining the requirements of the ADA for employers, businesses and non-profit agencies that serve the public, and State and local governments to avoid discriminating against persons with HIV/AIDS.
(Spanish edition available from the ADA Information Line.)
How to File a Title III Complaint | PDF Format. This publication details the procedure for filing a complaint under title III of the ADA, which prohibits discrimination based on disability by businesses and non-profit agencies.
