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> by entities covered by the ADA Is Facebook covered by the ADA? I can't imagine that they are, as it is not an essential service. According to [1]: "The Am
by downandout 10y ago
> by entities covered by the ADA
Is Facebook covered by the ADA? I can't imagine that they are, as it is not an essential service. According to [1]:
"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, if the government entities receive federal funding, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 generally require that state and local governments provide qualified individuals with disabilities equal access to their programs, services, or activities unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of their programs, services, or activities or would impose an undue burden".
But that has nothing to do with private organizations that are not receiving federal funding or providing access to government funded services.
[1] https://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap5toolkit.htm https://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap5toolkit.htm
- falcolas 10y agoYou may notice that the quote in my original post is from the DoJ to Netflix. If Netflix is subject, why wouldn't Facebook be? The ADA also applies to privately owned stores as well, so there is certainly precedent. Ever wonder why your office building has a certain number of handicapped parking spots in its parking lot? The ADA is why.
- downandout 10y agoWhat you're referring to is not a court ruling, but rather an opinion letter penned by the DOJ in a case to which it was not even a party. It holds no legal weight.
- falcolas 10y agoThat courts are current split on whether it applies or not indicates that there is some weight to the DOJ's opinion. That Netflix decided to ultimately settle instead of forcing the issue does not speak well of their confidence in succeeding (or their willingness to bear the costs of getting to a decision). However it ends up finally playing out in the courts, if Facebook were to fail to properly label sponsored content in tags, you can bet someone will take them to court over it.