Are any entities exempt from ADAs Title III requirements?
The following entities are EXEMPT from obligations under Title III of the ADA: Religious entities are exempt from the requirements of Title III of the ADA A religious entity is a religious organization or an entity controlled by a religious organization, including a place of worship. Private clubs are exempt from the requirements of Title III of the ADA The obligations of Title III do not apply to any “private club.” An entity is a private club for purposes of the ADA if it is a private club under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin by public accommodations. How to identify a “private club”: • Members exercise a high degree of control over club operations. • The membership selection process is highly selective. • Substantial membership fees are charged. • The entity is operated on a nonprofit basis. • The club was not founded specifically to avoid compliance with Federal civil rights laws. American In
