Public accommodations

Public accommodations are places where people can go and use the services or facilities that are available to the public. These are places like restaurants, hotels, stores, parks, libraries, museums, and other places where people can go and enjoy themselves.

Now imagine you and your friends are planning to visit a restaurant to have some food. When you get there, you expect to be allowed to sit at a table, order food, and use the restroom if needed. You want to be treated the same way as everyone else who goes to the restaurant, right?

That's what public accommodations are all about. They are places that anyone can use regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, or disability. This means that if you have a disability and use a wheelchair, you should still be able to access the restaurant, use the restroom, and dine with your friends just like anyone else.

The law requires public accommodations to be accessible to everyone. This means that they must have things like ramps, elevators, and wide doors to accommodate people with disabilities. They also have to allow service animals like dogs to accompany their owners who need them for assistance.

In summary, public accommodations are places that anyone can go to enjoy services and facilities provided to the public. They must be accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities, and treat everyone equally.