Accommodations cost money. To the extent that they don't cost much, I think most people are in favor. But when the accommodations start to dominate the budget then conflict starts. You may get fully inclusive and fair access to a not so great activity, venue or event.
I think the Villages does and will do what is required under the ADA in a cost effective manner. If they get sued and/or politically pressured, they will either end the activity or do more as stipulated, depending on budget. I think that is what most businesses do.
Accommodating disabilities in design makes sense, because it can be cheaper to design in accommodations than to retrofit them. But you need to know your actual audience. Awareness programs can distort that because the squeaky wheel gets the grease. There may be very few people with the advocated disability. I think when designing accommodations and the budget for same, you have to consider all disabilities in your population, not just those with strong advocates.
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