Status of Rulemaking

The U.S. Access Board issued final accessibility guidelines for fitness centers under a "Final Rule: Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities" on September 3, 2002. The next step in the rulemaking process is for the U.S. Department of Justice to adopt the Final Rule as enforcable standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities - Issued by the U.S. Access Board - September 3, 2002
  
  
• Summary of Accessibility Guidelines: Sports Facilities - Issued by the U.S. Access Board



• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines: Recreation Facilities - July 9, 1999
  
  
• Summary of Final Draft of Accessibility Guidelines for Recreation Facilities - July 21, 2000

Publications

• Removing Barriers to Health Clubs and Fitness Facilities: A guide for accommodating all members including people with disabilities and older adults - A 2001 publication of the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health in collaboration with the Center for Universal Design

 

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