Council Bluffs has reached an agreement with the federal government for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the Mid-America Center.
Federal investigators found the arena failed to provide sufficient wheelchair seating, seating for companions to users of wheelchairs and accessible aisle seating to allow people to transfer to the seats by removing or moving arm rests. They also found that people with disabilities did not have an equal opportunity to buy tickets for accessible seating.
Under the settlement agreement, the city will provide wheelchair and companion seating locations in various event configurations throughout the arena. The city must also provide at least 56 wheelchair and companion seats, seats without arm rests or seats equipped with folding or removable arm rests. Ticketing and pricing policies for events will also be revised to give those with disabilities the opportunity to buy accessible seats in a manner comparable to that of other people.
