Why are the ADA tickets often for resale to anyone? Shouldn’t the ADA seats still be purchased only by those with conditions that warrant an ADA seat?
Yes they should, but the law – the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design – states “If venues permit patrons to give or sell their tickets to others, the same right must be extended to patrons with disabilities who hold tickets for accessible seats and to persons with disabilities who intend to buy or receive tickets on the secondary ticket market. An individual with a ticket for an accessible seat may transfer it to anyone, including someone who does not have a disability. Venues cannot require that accessible seats only be transferred to someone with a disability.
Some venues include on tickets for accessible seats a message stating that, if the user of the ticket does not need the specific features of the accessible seat, the venue may require the ticket holder to move to a different, non-accessible seating location.
What is difference between Title II and Title III facilities?
The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010.
How can I talk to someone about the laws?
ADA Website www.ADA.gov
ADA Information Line 800-514-0301 (Voice) M-F 9:30 am – 5:30 pm EST and 800-514-0383 (TTY)
What are the governing regulations?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) revised regulations issued on September 15, 2010 and took effect March 15, 2011.
What are the regulations for the seat dimensions and access?
Accessible seats are spaces specifically designed for wheelchairs and include features such as an accessible approach, location at grade, clear floor space, and larger dimensions. For information about the number, dimensions, and features of accessible seats, please see the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards), Chapter 2, section 221 and Chapter 8, section 802. These sections can be found on this website at http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm
How are they ADA seats placed throughout the venue?
They must be proportionately placed in all seating categories. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards), Chapter 2, Sections 221.1 and 221.2 of the 2010 Standards require a 1000-seat venue to have 10 wheelchair-accessible seats dispersed horizontally and vertically.
What are the regulations for bathrooms at venues?
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards), Section 213 discusses Toilet Facilities, referring to Chapter Six, section 603. Several dimensions are noted. For example, the toilet (water closet) centerline shall be 16” minimum to 18” maximum from the side wall or partition. Clearance around it shall be 60” minimum perpendicular from side wall and 56” from rear wall. Height of seat shall be 17” minimum and 19” maximum from floor to top of seat. Grab bars on closest side wall and on the rear wall.
What are the regulations for seats at venues?
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards), Chapter 2, Section 213 discusses the number of wheelchair spaces in assembly areas. Refer to it for proper number of seats and the dispersal of those seats through the venue.
Chapter 8, section 802 provides measurements etc. Wheelchair space: 36” wide minimum unless adjacent to another in which case it is 33”. Depth is 48” minimum for front or rear entry and 60” minimum if only entrance is from the side. Access cannot be through another wheelchair space (802.1.4).
Lines of sight (802.2):
802.2.1 Lines of Sight Over Seated Spectators. Where spectators are expected to remain seated during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with 802.2.1.
802.2.1.1 Lines of Sight Over Heads. Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the heads of seated spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.
802.2.1.2 Lines of Sight Between Heads. Where spectators are provided lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of spectators seated in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the shoulders and between the heads of seated spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces.
802.2.2 Lines of Sight Over Standing Spectators. Where spectators are expected to stand during events, spectators in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight complying with 802.2.2.
802.2.2.1 Lines of Sight Over Heads. Where standing spectators are provided lines of sight over the heads of spectators standing in the first row in front of their seats, spectators seated in wheelchair spaces shall be afforded lines of sight over the heads of standing spectators in the first row in front of wheelchair spaces. No dimensions provided, but wheelchair seat is shown with greater height above the row in front of it than is the case for standard row to row height increases.
9. What are the regulations for a venue older facilities: the ADA act of 1990 has the requirements for facilities built before March 2012 and not remodeled after March 2012. ADA Standards for Accessible Design (1991 Standards), on July 26, 1991. Requirements are much less specific. http://www.ada.gov/1991ADAstandards_index.htm See Chapter 4, Section 4.33 Assembly Areas
4.33.3 Placement of Wheelchair Locations. Wheelchair areas shall be an integral part of any fixed seating plan and shall be provided so as to provide people with physical disabilities a choice of admission prices and lines of sight comparable to those for members of the general public. They shall adjoin an accessible route that also serves as a means of egress in case of emergency. At least one companion fixed seat shall be provided next to each wheelchair seating area. When the seating capacity exceeds 300, wheelchair spaces shall be provided in more than one location. Readily removable seats may be installed in wheelchair spaces when the spaces are not required to accommodate wheelchair users.