What does the ADA mean when it states that “reasonable accommodations” must be made for persons with disabilities?
This is an area of the law that is open to much interpretation. In general, city governments are not required to take any action that would result in a fundamental alteration to the nature of the service, program, or activity in question or that would result in undue financial and administrative burdens. This determination can only be made by the head of the public entity or a designee and must be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for reaching that conclusion. For that reason, it is advisable to be familiar with the basic tenets of ADA when making this decision.
