State and local governments should consider where the playgrounds are located, whether there are unique features in play areas and whether they are intended for different age groups when...
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Are all play areas required to be upgraded to the design specifications in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design?
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Can back doors and freight elevators be used to satisfy the program accessibility requirement?
Only as a last resort and only if such an arrangement provides accessibility comparable to that provided to people without disabilities, who generally use front doors and passenger...
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Are self-evaluations and transition plans required to be updated?
As many people know, the self-evaluation was supposed to be conducted and the transition plan developed in the late part of the 20th century (1992-3). That’s a long time ago....
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How is Title II of the ADA enforced?
Title II is enforced by private lawsuit or by filing a complaint with the Department of Justice or one of the designated federal enforcement agencies, such as the Department of...
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Title II Quiz
Test your knowledge. There are five quizzes. All the quizzes cover the same topics: general ADA, effective communication, facility/program accessibility, general Title II...
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Best Practices
Services Facilitators: Increasing Enforcement of Inclusive City Services New York, NY During the spring of 2016, NYC Mayor de Blasio and the City Council enacted legislation (Local...
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ADA National Network
ADA National Network The ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on implementing the ADA to support the mission of the ADA to “assure equality of...
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ADA Coordinator Certification Program
ADA Coordinator Certification Program The ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) offered by the University of Missouri, is a unique program designed to meet the...
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Conferences Audio, Conferences, Webinars and Web Courses
Emergency Preparedness Webinars These free webinars focus on key strategies and approaches at various levels (federal, state, and local) toward emergency management and preparedness and...
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Chapter 4 9-1-1 and Emergency Communications Services
In this chapter you will learn the basics about what the ADA requires for 9-1-1 and other emergency communications services operated by or for state or local governments....
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Compliance Determinations by State and Local Jurisdictions
A few commenters questioned the role of States and units of local government in determining compliance with the Act's accessibility requirements....
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4. What types of child welfare programs and activities are covered by these laws?
Answer: Title II covers all of the programs, services, and activities of state and local governments, their agencies, and departments.54 Similarly, Section 504 applies to all of the activities...
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Chapter 5 Website Accessibility Under Title II of the ADA
In this chapter, you will learn how the nondiscrimination requirements of Title II of the ADA apply to state and local government websites.1 Chapter 5 answers the following questions:...
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Sec.36.602 General rule
On the application of a State or local government, the Assistant Attorney General may certify that a code meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Act for the accessibility and usability...
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Chapter 6 Curb Ramps and Pedestrian Crossings Under Title II of the ADA
Where and when must state and local governments provide accessible curb ramps? What are detectable warnings, why must they be provided, and where are they required?...
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A. Background
Under Project Civic Access (PCA), the Civil Rights Division works with local governments nationwide to help them achieve compliance with Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation...
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D. What Does Title II of the ADA Require with Respect to Curb Ramps at Pedestrian Crossings?
Title II of the ADA requires state and local governments to make pedestrian crossings accessible to people with disabilities by providing curb ramps.2 This requirement applies if your state...
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FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. 61. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference each and every allegation...
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Chapter 7 Emergency Management Under Title II of the ADA
What are some of the steps that state and local governments can take to make emergency- and disaster-related services, programs, activities, and facilities accessible to people with disabilities...
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A. ADA Basics for Emergency Management
One of the primary responsibilities of state and local governments is to protect residents and visitors from harm, including assistance in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from...
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Appendices 1 and 2 ADA Accessibility Survey Forms and Instructions
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Introduction
Subtitle A covers all programs, services, and activities of state and local government. ...
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§35.190(a)
(a) The Assistant Attorney General shall coordinate the compliance activities of Federal agencies with respect to State and local government components, and shall provide policy guidance...
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§35.190(b)
(b) The Federal agencies listed in paragraph (b)(1)-(8) of this section shall have responsibility for the implementation of subpart F of this part for components of State and local governments...