Frequently Asked Questions

The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law that mandates equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Passed by Congress in 1990, the law prohibits discrimination in employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications.

The primary responsibility of public agencies with regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to provide equal access to programs, services, and activities. The ADA requires State and Local Governments and Public Agencies to:

• Complete a Self-Evaluation of programs
• Designate a person who is responsible for overseeing Title II compliance
• Develop an ADA Complaint Procedure
• Develop a Transition Plan if the Self-Evaluation identifies any structural modifications necessary for compliance

• The Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is required of State or Local Governments and Public Agencies with more than 50 employees.
• The Self-Evaluation section examines how City’s policies, programs, and services are provided to the public.
• The Transition Plan section looks at physical barriers and identifies structural modifications necessary for providing physical access to the City’s programs and services. As part of the Transition Plan, the City will develop a strategy and schedule for barrier mitigation.