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ADA In Focus
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Important Notice:
Justice Department Extends Compliance Deadline for Existing Pools Under the 2010 ADA Standards 
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
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
Compliance date for certain requirements related to existing pools and spas provided by ADA covered entities
Other News
U.S. Department of Justice's:
Revised ADA Requirements Effective Date and Compliance Date
DOJ Revised ADA Requirements Effective Date and Compliance Date
Revised ADA Requirements: Accessible Pools - Means of Entry and Exit
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
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
- Article on DOJ’s interpretation regarding portable pool lifts
- The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Recommendations on the Top Five Things You Should Know about the ADA
ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal (New for 2010 Standards)
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)
Across the United States, progress has been made through implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Overview of ADA and ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)
- ADA - Findings, Purpose, and History
- ADA from a Civil Rights Perspective
- ADA Resources and Publications
- ADA and Olmstead Resources
- Statistics You Can Use
- Tips on Writing a News Release
- Sample Proclamation: ADA Anniversary
- Regional Anniversary Supplements
Videos
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