Guide to the ADA Standards

DOJ’s ADA Regulations

DOJ regulations issued under title II of the ADA apply to programs, activities, and services of state and local governments. DOJ’s title III regulations apply to public accommodations and commercial facilities. Both regulations contain general nondiscrimination provisions and address access to programs and services, effective communication, auxiliary aids and services, and reasonable modifications of policies, practices, and procedures. Under the title II regulation, state and local governments must provide program accessibility in existing facilities, and the under the title III regulation public accommodations must remove architectural barriers in existing facilities where it is “readily achievable.” In addition, both regulations specify the accessibility standards applicable to new construction and alterations, and to the provision of program access or barrier removal.

Title II Regulation for State and Local Governments 
28 CFR Part 35 
Available at http://www.ada.gov/

Title III Regulation for Places of Public Accommodation and Commercial Facilities 
28 CFR Part 36
Available at http://www.ada.gov/