Are there any specific exemptions for businesses under the ADA?

Yes, there are specific exemptions for businesses under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in Idaho. The ADA is a federal law which provides protection to individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications. Under the ADA, a business can be exempt from certain requirements if it falls into one of the following categories: if the business has fewer than 15 employees, if the costs associated with the ADA accommodations would cause the business significant difficulty, or if the requested accommodations are found to be unreasonable. Also, the ADA does not require businesses to make any changes that would require an excessive expenditure of funds or would be too difficult to implement. For example, if a business has few employees and providing a ramp would require a significant expense, the business may be exempt from providing the ramp. In addition, the ADA does not require businesses to make changes that would fundamentally alter the nature of the services or goods offered by the business. For example, if a restaurant has very limited space, it may not be required to provide wheelchair access since making the necessary changes to the layout could change the experience for all customers. Overall, the exemptions for businesses under the ADA are meant to provide protection to individuals with disabilities while also recognizing that businesses may not be able to make certain accommodations due to the limitations of their resources or the nature of their services.

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