Are State and local government agencies required to make their programs and services accessible to me?
A State or local government agency may not deny the benefits of its programs, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities because its facilities are physically inaccessible. An agency’s services, programs, and activities, when viewed in its entirety, must be readily accessible to and useable by individuals with disabilities. This standard applies to all existing facilities of a public entity. Public entities are not necessarily required to make all of their existing facilities and buildings accessible. When choosing a method of providing program access, a public entity must give priority to the one that results in the most integrated setting appropriate to encourage interaction among all users, including individuals with disabilities.
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