Three articles for Swimming Pools, Lifts, and ADA Compliance for Recreational Facilities.

“In 2010, the Department of Justice published updated regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that for the first time addressed accessibility requirements for aquatic recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, wading pools and hot tubs. For recreation managers, the extended compliance date for existing pools of Jan. 31, 2013…”

“Aquatics and Accessibility Beyond ADA Compliance.” (2013). Recreational Management, January. http://www.recmanagement.com/201301fe02.php

“…Two of the ADA Titles, Title II and Title III, apply to recreational facilities and, specifically, pools. Title II of the ADA protects people with disabilities from being excluded from or being denied participation in state and local government programs, services, or activities because a facility is inaccessible or unusable. As such, all programs, services, and activities when viewed…”

“The ADA and Offering Access to Swimming Pools and Other Recreational Facilities.” (2013).”  By James S. O’Brien Jr., Sarah E. Bell, and Stephanie R. Kline, Pryor Cashman. Bloomberg Law. http://about.bloomberglaw.com/2012/06/27/access-to-swimming-pools/

“Are religious organizations exempt from the ADA pool lift requirements?”

Answer “Yes and No, Per title III, http://www.ada.gov/taman3.html, religious organizations are exempt if the pool is religiously run and operated. However, if a religious organization rents out the pool, or opens the pool up to the public, then they would not be exempt and would have to comply with ADA pool lift regulations.”

“ADA Pool Lift News, Questions, Answers and Tips.” http://commercialpool.com/pool-lift-information.aspx