Religious Entities Under the Americans With Disabilities Act (from ADA National Network)

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Religious Entities Under the Americans With Disabilities Act (from ADA National Network)

The purpose of this document is to explain when and how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to religious entities.

Religious entities

Religious entities include places of worship, such as mosques, synagogues, and churches. Additionally, other places or programs controlled by religious entities (such as schools, hospitals, day care centers, adoption agencies, thrift shops, shelters, and food banks), are also considered religious entities.