Movie Theaters Subject to New Ada Requirements
July 24, 2018
By: Shaun Heasley
Source: Disability Scoop
Under new rules taking effect this summer, the nation’s movie theaters must do more to accommodate people with disabilities.
Most theaters are now obligated to provide closed captioning and audio description for any digital movie that is distributed with such accessibility features. The services must be provided upon request at an individual’s seat.
The mandate comes thanks to a 2016 federal rule designed to clarify how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies at the movies. The rule took effect in early 2017, but included a phased rollout, with the first of three deadlines occurring June 2.