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Americans with Disabilities Act
Did you know . . .
The ADA establishes the rights of people with disabilities in public settings such as stores, hotels, movie theaters, hospitals, parks, schools, public transportation, and government buildings.
The Fair Housing Act establishes the rights of people with disabilities in residential settings such as apartment buildings and residential developments.
The Air Carrier Access Act establishes the rights of people with disabilities in air travel.
The rules for service animals, or assistance animals, are different under these three laws.
For more information, see the Department's booklet A Guide to Disability Rights Laws. http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm
NEW ADA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MATERIALS
ADA 2010 Revised Requirements: Service Animals is a three-page publication explaining the Department's revised service animal provisions.
ADA 2010 Revised Requirements: Ticket Sales is a six-page publication explaining the new nondiscrimination requirements that apply to selling tickets for assigned seats at events such as concerts, plays, and sporting events.
New Florida Service Animal Law