Movie theaters, assisted listening devices, and the ADA

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Does the ADA require movie theaters to have assisted listening devices for the HoH? Could the ADA be interpreted to say this? What about if the theater advertises that they have them, but they are not working?
 
Yes, it does. Here is more information:

Department of Justice ADA Title III Regulation 28 CFR Part 36

"(b) This paragraph applies to assembly areas where audible communications are integral to the use of the space (e.g., concert and lecture halls, playhouses and movie theaters, meeting rooms, etc.). Such assembly areas, if (1) they accommodate at least 50 persons, or if they have audio-amplification systems, and (2) they have fixed seating, shall have a permanently installed assistive listening system complying with 4.33. For other assembly areas, a permanently installed assistive listening system, or an adequate number of electrical outlets or other supplementary wiring necessary to support a portable assistive listening system shall be provided. The minimum number of receivers to be provided shall be equal to 4 percent of the total number of seats, but in no case less than two. Signage complying with applicable provisions of 4.30 shall be installed to notify patrons of the availability of a listening system."
 
It would be nice, someday, to have all theaters have at least one screen outfitted with MoPix...I love that thing!!!!! the audiophones did not help at all :( And actually seeing the words helped a lot in movies like Finding Nemo...you can't possibly read fish lips, can you? :D

God bless AMC Theaters! :ty:
 
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