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The
number of TTYs (Telecommunication Device
for the Deaf) a hotel must have depends
on the number of rooms in the hotel
(or cruise ship).
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#
of Total Rooms in Hotel
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#of
Rooms that must be Accessible
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1-25
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1
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26-50
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2
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51-75
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3
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76-100
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4
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101-150
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5
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151-200
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6
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201-1000
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2%
of total # of rooms
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Hotel Owners &
Managers:
Part of the cost may be tax deductible.
Consult your accountant for details.
Failure to comply with the ADA may result
in fines up to $50,000 for the first
violation and $100,000 for each subsequent
violation. For additional information
regarding ADA compliance, please call
the US Department of Justice at (800)
514-0301, or check their web site: www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm.
Over 25 million Deaf
and hard of hearing travelers will patronize
the hotel and motel industry each year.
By complying with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and making your
rooms safe for all of your customers
you will avoid unnecessary lawsuits
and raise your company's positive image.
Our compact and affordable ADA compliance
kits are simple to store, easy to set
up and give you all the devices necessary
to accommodate your Deaf or Hard of
Hearing guests. To purchase accessibility
kits, please contact ASL Services at
http://www.aslservices.com/kits.html
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