ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments

Article Publication Date:

6/8/2015

Summary:

This technical assistance document aims to help State and local government offices understand how Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to their programs, activities, and services. The illustrated guide outlines general nondiscrimination requirements, like provisions regarding communication with people with disabilities or service animals. The guide also tells how the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design apply to the built environment.

Topics:

Accessibility; Assistive Technology; Transition Planning

Types/Tools:

Manuals; Toolkit

Populations:

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

Sources:

U.S. Department of Justice

Programs/Initiatives:

N/A

States:

All States/Territories