IMPORTANT NOTICES!!!

ALL FACILITIES INTENDED FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC

This information will help you comply with the new accessibility law (ADA)

AND IT'S JUST PLAIN GOOD BUSINESS!

The Public Accommodations Section of the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Includes the Following:

• Public accommodations, such as restaurants, hotels, theaters, doctor's offices, pharmacies, retail stores, museums, libraries, parks, schools, day car centers, sports facilities, public transportation, may not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.  Passed July 1990.  Effective January 26, 1992.

• Physical barriers existing in facilities must be removed, if removal is readily achievable.  If not, alternative methods of providing services must be offered, if they are more readily available.

• All NEW construction and remodeling of facilities must be accessible.

• Auxiliary Aids and Services must be provided to individuals with vision or hearing impairments or other individuals with disabilities unless an undue burden would result.

• Complaints can be filed with the Attorney General who may file lawsuits to stop discrimination and obtain money damages and penalties.

YOU CAN GET MORE DETAILED INFORMATION BY CONTACTING:

The U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
PO Box 66118
Washington, DC 20035-6118
(202) 514-0301 (voice)
(202) 514-0381 (TDD)

• In addition to Public Accommodations, all facilities intended for use by the public, ADA requirements also include Employment, Transportation, State and Local Government Operations, and Telecommunications.

• This NOTICE was prepared as a Public Service.  DAHRT has been working and helping the disabled community for many years.  Our goal is to make areas available and accessible to people with disabilities.