Thursday, May 5th, 2016
The Justice Department reached a settlement agreement with the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa to resolve alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by failing to design and construct a new center in 2002 in such manner that it is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, and by failing to reasonably modify its ticketing policies.
Under the 18-month settlement agreement, the City will provide wheelchair and companion seating locations in various event configurations at the Center, dispersed throughout the arena. The City will provide at least 56 wheelchair and companion seats, seats without armrests or equipped with folding or removable armrests. The City will also revise its ticketing and pricing policies for events to afford individuals with disabilities the opportunity to purchase accessible seats in a manner comparable to that afforded other individuals.
To find out more about this settlement agreement or the ADA, visit www.ada.gov or call the Justice Department's toll-free ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY).
Article Credit: U.S. Department of Justice