94-348-7 Me. Code R. § 19

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 348-7-19 - Alternatives to Barrier Removal

A.General

Where a public accommodation can demonstrate that barrier removal is not readily achievable, the public accommodation shall not fail to make its goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations available through alternative methods, if those methods are readily achievable.

B.Examples

Examples of alternatives to barrier removal include, but are not limited to, the following actions -

(1) Providing curb service or home delivery;

(2) Retrieving merchandise from inaccessible shelves or racks;

(3) Relocating activities to accessible locations;

C.Multiscreen cinemas

If it is not readily achievable to remove barriers to provide access by persons with mobility impairments to all of the theaters of a multiscreen cinema, the cinema shall establish a film rotation schedule that provides reasonable access for individuals who use wheelchairs to all films. Reasonable notice shall be provided to the public as to the location and time of accessible showings.

94-348 C.M.R. ch. 7, § 19