Are they different from privately owned public accommodations?
Similar to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, no state or local government entity may discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs or services. In addition to that general prohibition, state and local government entities must assure that all of its programs and services, when viewed in their entirety, are accessible. Thus every program must be accessible, but not every facility must be accessible. Accessible features must be maintained in working order. All newly constructed or altered streets and walkways must have curb ramps regardless of the source of funding. The requirements apply not only to the state and local government entity, but also any private entity with which the government contracts to provide services. Thus, no government should contract with an entity which is totally inaccessible.
