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E-Bulletin

Check out our semimonthly E-Bulletin to keep you up to date on disability related resources, news, and other items of interest.

ADA In Focus

The Center's ADA In Focus newsletter is published three times each year. Contact our office at (800) 949-4232 Voice/TTY to request a hard copy, accessible formats, or click here to read current or past newsletter issues online. Please note that old newsletter issues may contain inactive links or outdated information.

Important Notice:
Justice Department Extends Compliance Deadline for Existing Pools Under the 2010 ADA Standards opens a new window

On May 18, 2012 the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule, which extends the compliance date to January 31, 2013 for the application of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design to existing swimming pools, wading pools, and spas (pools built before March 15, 2012).

Questions and Answers: Accessibility Requirements for Existing Pools at Hotels and other Public Accommodations opens a new window

This document provides answers to some common questions regarding requirements in the 2010 regulations and Standards as they apply to public accommodations with existing pools.  The document answers a number of questions, and emphasizes the flexibility of the standards for existing swimming pools.

Posted in the Federal Register:
Compliance date for certain requirements related to existing pools and spas provided by ADA covered entities opens a new window
Compliance date for certain requirements related to existing pools and spas provided by ADA covered entities

Other News

New ADA Regulations

U.S. Department of Justice's:
Revised ADA Requirements Effective Date and Compliance Date opens a new window
DOJ Revised ADA Requirements Effective Date and Compliance Date

Revised ADA Requirements: Accessible Pools - Means of Entry and Exit opens a new window
Revised ADA Requirements: Accessible Pools - Means of Entry and Exit

DOJ's letter to the American Hotel and Lodging Association regarding accessible entry and exit for swimming pools and spas Link opens a new window
DOJ's letter to the American Hotel and Lodging Association regarding accessible entry and exit for swimming pools and spas

Additional Information on the new regulations:

  • ADA National Network Title II and Title III Revised Regulations Fact Sheet Series opens a new window
  • Article on DOJ’s interpretation regarding portable pool lifts opens a new window
  • The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Recommendations on the Top Five Things You Should Know about the ADA opens a new window

ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal (New for 2010 Standards) Link opens a new window

This checklist is based on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. It updates the original ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal which was based on the 1991 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. 

ADA Anniversary Toolkit (2012) opens a new window

Across the United States, progress has been made through implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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