State and Local Government Interpretation

The federal government has issued several opinion letters on the ADA in response to direct inquiries since 1992. These letters are to be considered informal guidance only.

Self-Evaluation

• Requirement to conduct a self-evaluation

Courtrooms

• Accessibility of courtroom alterations
• Alternate accessible location for inaccessible courtroom
• Assistive listening systems

Voting

• Curbside assistance at polling places
• Accessibility of polling places

Public Utilities

• Public utilities generally not covered by ADA

Public Schools

• Public school accessibility
• Program versus physical facility access rules
• Program access and equal opportunity requirements