ADA Accomodations

How ADA compliance will affect your swimming facilities

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was established in 1990 to prohibit discrimination grounded in disability.  Recently, some changes and additions were made affecting swimming facilities that communities need to be aware of moving forward.

What’s New?

Title II (Public Entities) and Title III (Public Accommodations and Commercial Entities) relate directly to the accessibility of public and private pools.

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ADA Pool Regs - Do they apply to me?

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HOA Self Test to Determine Whether Your Association Must Comply with ADA Pool Regulations

Unlike the Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) applies to “places of public accommodation” and not to private property, such as an HOA swimming pool.  However, certain circumstances may exist that transform private facilities into public facilities and bring a private community under the purview of the ADA.  Take the below tests to see if your community pool is subject to ADA requirements.

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