Part 36, Appendix A (ADA Standards) are, for purposes of this Agreement, used as a guide as the owner/operator removes barriers to access throughout this facility.ĩ. The technical requirements and, where appropriate, the scoping requirements of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design at 28 C.F.R. agrees to undertake barrier removal, as outlined in this Settlement Agreement, to ensure that individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, have an equal opportunity to enjoy the Inn’s accommodations.Ĩ. The Inn was constructed before the ADA’s effective date, and as an existing facility under title III of the ADA, is subject to title III’s architectural barrier removal requirements. Therefore, it is a place of public accommodation under title III of the ADA. The Inn is a privately owned and operated place of lodging, providing 108 separate sleeping rooms for guests. The Inn is owned and operated by Madonna Inn, Inc.ĥ. The parties to this Agreement are the United States of America and Madonna Inn, Inc., referred to collectively as “the Parties” throughout the Agreement.Ĥ. In addition, the Attorney General may commence a civil action to enforce title III in any situation where the Attorney General believes a pattern or practice of discrimination exists or a matter of general public importance is raised. The Attorney General is authorized to enforce title III of the ADA by seeking the modification of facilities to make such facilities readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.
The complaints allege that the Inn is inaccessible to persons with disabilities in violation of the ADA.Ģ.
§§ 12181-12189, and were received by the Department’s Civil Rights Division, under the authority of 28 C.F.R. The complaints were filed under title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. This matter was initiated by two complaints filed with the United States Department of Justice (“Department”) regarding the Madonna Inn and Restaurant (“Inn”), located at 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTĭEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMPLAINT Nos. THE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF THE MADONNA INN, Settlement Agreement between the United States and Madonna Inn and Restaurant SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT