Title: Explain how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has influenced the planning of events and design of facilities.
Course: Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management > Section: Exploring the Legal Aspects of Sports, Entertainment, and Event Industries

Explanation should include

- a concise description of the ADA
- how the ADA empowers and protects the rights of people with disabilities
- examples of accommodations (e.g., closed captioning, signing, Braille programs, accessible parking, restrooms equipped for people with disabilities, transportation, ramps, wheelchairs).
- the impact of the ADA on accessibility planning within the sports, entertainment, and event industries.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What issues or needs prompted the enactment of the ADA?
- How does the ADA define reasonable accommodation?
- What are some ADA-compliant accommodations seen in the sports, entertainment, and event industries?

- What legal or financial risks do organizations face for non-compliance with the ADA?
- How does ADA compliance strengthen relationships with venues and patrons?