ADA Title II Action Guide for State and Local Governments

Introduction

There are five Titles in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title II is divided into two parts. Subtitle A covers all programs, services, and activities of state and local government.  Subtitle B contains requirements for public transportation systems such as regional transit authorities.  For the complete requirements read the Department of Justice’s ADA Title II regulations 28 CFR Part 35 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services.

For requirements specific to transportation read the Department of Transportation’s Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA) 49 CFR Part 37  and ADA Accessibility Specifications for Transportation Vehicles 49 CFR Part 38

In this section we discuss key aspects of Title II Subtitle A.

Under Title II of the ADA people with disabilities must have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from state and local governments’ programs, services, and activities. Applying for a business license, using a town playground, participating in a county fair, registering to vote, and attending a public university are some of public entities’ programs, services and activities covered by the ADA.