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Accessibility Provisions (Title III) Of The ADA Technical Assistance Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction(open in new window)

III-1.0000 Coverage
III-1.1000 General.(open in new window)
III-1.2000 Public accommodations.(open in new window)
III-1.3000 Commercial facilities.(open in new window)
III-1.4000 Examinations and courses.(open in new window)
III-1.5000 Religious entities.(open in new window)
III-1.6000 Private clubs.(open in new window)
III-1.7000 Relationship to title II.(open in new window)
III-1.8000 Relationship to other laws(open in new window)

III-2.0000 Individuals With Disabilities
III-2.1000 General.(open in new window)
III-2.2000 Physical or mental impairments.(open in new window)
III-2.3000 Drug addiction as an impairment.(open in new window)
III-2.4000 Substantial limitation of a major life activity.(open in new window)
III-2.5000 Record of a physical or mental impairment that substantially limited a major life activity.(open in new window)
III-2.6000 "Regarded as."(open in new window)
III-2.7000 Exclusions.(open in new window)

III-3.0000 General Requirements
III-3.1000 General.(open in new window)
III-3.2000 Denial of participation.(open in new window)
III-3.3000 Equality in participation/benefits.(open in new window)
III-3.4000 Separate benefit/integrated setting.(open in new window)
III-3.5000 Discrimination on the basis of association.(open in new window)
III-3.6000 Retaliation or coercion.(open in new window)
III-3.7000 Maintenance of accessible features.(open in new window)
III-3.8000 Direct threat.(open in new window)
III-3.9000 Illegal use of drugs.(open in new window)
III-3.10000 Smoking.(open in new window)
III-3.11000 Insurance.(open in new window)
III-3.12000 Places of public accommodation located in private residences.(open in new window)

III-4.0000 Specific Requirements
III-4.1000 Eligibility Criteria.(open in new window)
III-4.2000 Reasonable Modification.(open in new window)
III-4.3000 Auxiliary Aids.(open in new window)
III-4.4000 Removal of Barriers.(open in new window)
III-4.5000 Alternatives to Barrier Removal.(open in new window)
III-4.6000 Examinations and Courses.(open in new window)

III-5.0000 New Construction
III-5.1000 General.(open in new window)
III-5.2000 Commercial facilities in a home.(open in new window)
III-5.3000 Application of ADAAG.(open in new window)
III-5.4000 Elevator exemption.(open in new window)

III-6.0000 Alterations
III-6.1000 General.(open in new window)
III-6.2000 Alterations Path of travel.(open in new window)
III-6.3000 Alterations: Elevator exemption.(open in new window)
III-6.4000 Alterations Historic preservation.(open in new window)

III-7.0000 The Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
III-7.1000 General.(open in new window)
III-7.2000 General requirements/definitions(open in new window)
III-7.3000 Accessible elements and spaces Scoping and technical requirements(open in new window)
III-7.4000 Sites and exterior facilities(open in new window)
III-7.5000 Buildings New construction(open in new window)
III-7.6000 Additions(open in new window)
III-7.7000 Alterations(open in new window)
III-7.8000 Special facility types(open in new window)

III-8.0000 Enforcement
III-8.1000 General.(open in new window)
III-8.2000 Private suits.(open in new window)
III-8.3000 Investigations and compliance reviews.(open in new window)
III-8.4000 Suit by the Attorney General.(open in new window)
III-8.5000 Attorney's fees.(open in new window)
III-8.6000 Alternative means of dispute resolution.(open in new window)
III-8.7000 Technical assistance.(open in new window)
III-8.8000 Effective date.(open in new window)

III-9.0000 Certification
III-9.1000 General.(open in new window)
III-9.2000 Relationship to State and local enforcement efforts.(open in new window)
III-9.3000 Procedure Application and preliminary review.(open in new window)
III-9.4000 Preliminary determination.(open in new window)
III-9.5000 Procedure following preliminary determination of equivalency.(open in new window)
III-9.6000 Procedure following preliminary denial of certification.(open in new window)
III-9.7000 Effect of certification.(open in new window)
III-9.8000 Certification and barrier removal in existing facilities.(open in new window)
III-9.9000 Review of model codes.(open in new window)