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What are the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act for local government?

April 26, 2017ACT Americans disabilities local government requirements

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What are the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act for local government?

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Local governments cannot discriminate on the basis of disability for services, programs, activities or benefits offered to the public and must use the most integrated setting appropriate. They are required to ensure that communications with people with disabilities are as effective as communication with others. Municipalities are required to meet or exceed the requirements of ADA design standards when they alter existing facilities or build new ones. Local governments with fewer than 50 employees should meet these simplified requirements: 1) Provide notice of ADA compliance to public, and 2) Conduct self-evaluation, encourage comment by interested parties, including people with disabilities, and implement changes.