How does the ADA apply to a private business?
In general, all new buildings built since 1992 must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Examples include, but are not limited to: restaurants, movie theaters, doctors’ offices, hotels, city bus stations, museums, and some office buildings. For older buildings, the ADA requires business owners to remove physical barriers that can be removed without much difficulty or expense. Businesses open to the public must operate in a nondiscriminatory manner ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunity to participate in and benefit from the services, activities, and goods offered to all other customers, patrons, and clients.
