What do State and local government agencies need to do to make buildings and facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities?
All facilities designed, constructed, or altered by, on behalf of, or for the use of a public entity (State or local government) must be readily accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities. The facility must be designed, constructed, or altered in strict compliance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Public entities must provide elevators in all new, multi-level construction. Automatic door openers are NOT required by the ADA. However, the main entrance to buildings must be manageable. It is recommended that opening the door should not require more than 8.5 pounds of pressure. In some instances, automatic door openers are the only way to make the main entrance of your business accessible.
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