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Ann Arbor, MI :( Mar-11-08) The Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America brought charges against University of Michigan, alleging that the University violated the federal disability laws. The lawsuit claimed that University did not provide proper seating arrangements and bathrooms facilities for disabled fans.
Under the settlement agreement the federal district court requires the Michigan Stadium to have at least 329 wheelchair-accessible seats when the renovation project concludes in 2010. That figure includes 96 wheelchair-accessible seats and companion seats to be added by the start of the 2008 football season in late August. It also requires the University to renovate a total of 20 bathrooms over the next three years so they comply with ADA regulations, designate handicapped spaces at nearby parking lots, provide shuttles from these lots, train all ushers how to assist disabled people, begin actively marketing football tickets to disabled fans and make sure that game day amenities like ticket offices and concession stands are accessible. [THE MICHIGAN DAILY: MICHIGAN STADIUM LAWSUIT SETTLED]
Published on Mar-12-08
Under the settlement agreement the federal district court requires the Michigan Stadium to have at least 329 wheelchair-accessible seats when the renovation project concludes in 2010. That figure includes 96 wheelchair-accessible seats and companion seats to be added by the start of the 2008 football season in late August. It also requires the University to renovate a total of 20 bathrooms over the next three years so they comply with ADA regulations, designate handicapped spaces at nearby parking lots, provide shuttles from these lots, train all ushers how to assist disabled people, begin actively marketing football tickets to disabled fans and make sure that game day amenities like ticket offices and concession stands are accessible. [
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