28 CFR Part 36 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities NPRM (2008 Title III NPRM)

(c) Modifications of policy.

(1) Seating areas. When designating seating sections of assembly areas providing spectators with, or entitling them to, distinct services or amenities that are not generally available to other spectators, a public accommodation in assembly areas shall ensure that wheelchair seating spaces and companion seating are provided in each such specialty seating area.  The number of wheelchair seating spaces and companion seating provided in specialty seating areas shall be included in, rather than in addition to, wheelchair space requirements set forth in Table 221.2.1.1 in the proposed standards.

(2) Group ticket purchases.  To the extent possible, a public accommodation in assembly areas shall permit wheelchair users to purchase companion tickets on the same terms that tickets are made available to other members of the public.  In assembly areas with seating capacities exceeding 5,000, designate at least three companion seats for each of five wheelchair seating spaces in order to provide more flexible seating arrangements for families and other small groups.  The group companion seats required by this subsection may be located adjacent to either the wheelchair location or other companion seats.