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ERIC Number: EJ741692
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 7
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Facility Accessibility: Opening the Doors to All
Petersen, Jeffrey C.; Piletic, Cindy K.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), v77 n5 p38-44 May-Jun 2006
A facility developed for fitness, physical activity, recreation, or sport is a vital community resource that contributes to the overall health and wellness of that community's citizens. In order to maximize the benefits derived from these facilities, it is imperative that they be accessible to as wide a range of people as possible. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was created with the intent to offer equitable services and accessible environments and programs for individuals with and without disabilities. Over a decade since ADA was enacted, it remains uncertain as to whether the intent of the law has been fulfilled, and, if not, what steps can be taken to do so. This article addresses what can be done in order to ensure that all facilities comply with ADA regulations. (Contains 3 tables and 7 resources.)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: 703-476-9527; e-mail: info@aahperd.org; Web site: http://www.aahperd.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A