ADA

Privately Owned Facilities Affected by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Public Accommodations

Public accommodations are defined as private establishment s providing goods and services to the general public. Five million facilities are affected including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, schools, movie theaters, convention centers, and libraries, banks, museums, and airports.

Commercial Facilities

Commercial facilities are defined, as nonresidential establishments not open to the general public that affect commerce, such as factories, warehouses and office buildings. Commercial facilities are subject only to the requirements that new construction and alterations conform to the ADA accessibility guidelines.