PUBLIC ACCESS RIGHTS UNDER THE CAA AND THE ADA

Under Section 210(b) of the CAA:

(1) RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS. – The rights and protections against discrimination in the provision of public services and accommodations established by sections 201 through 230, 302, 303, and 309 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131–12150, 12182, 12183, and 12189) shall apply to the entities listed in subsection (a).

(2) DEFINITIONS. – For purposes of the application of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.) under this section, the term “public entity” means any entity listed in subsection (a) that provides public services, programs, or activities.

Entities Listed in Section 210(a) of the CAA

(1) each office of the Senate, including each office of a Senator* and each committee;

(2) each office of the House of Representatives, including each office of a Member of the House of Representatives* and each committee;

(3) each joint committee of the Congress;

(4) the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services;

(5) the Capitol Police;

(6) the Congressional Budget Office;

(7) the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (including the Botanic Garden);

(8) the Office of the Attending Physician; and

(9) the Office of Compliance .

Rights and Protections Provided by Section 202 of the ADA

Section 202 of the ADA:

“Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.”