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A technical assistance document designed to assist state and local officials in improving compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their programs, services, activities and facilities. To subscribe to a listserv with information on using this tool kit, send an email to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.TEMPLE.EDU - leave the subject blank and type "SUB ADA_TOOLKIT Firstname Lastname" in the body of the email.
Information regarding training that the Access Board provides on its accessibility guidelines and standards to various organizations and groups across the country.
Information from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding how Web sites can be made accessible for people with disabilities.
Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in state and local government services.
Covers the requirements of title II of the ADA as it applies to state and local government programs and services, including educational facilities.
Information from the U.S. Department of Justice on common problems shared by city governments of all sizes and how these problems affect persons with disabilities.
Information on ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and revised Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) guidelines from the U.S. Access Board, which are used by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Transportation to set enforceable standards.
Information from the Access Board about accessibility guidelines that serve as the basis for standards to be adopted by the Department of Justice for new construction and alterations of recreation facilities covered by the ADA. The guidelines include scoping and technical provisions for amusement rides, boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms, golf courses, miniature golf, sports facilities and swimming pools and spas.
One of two standards for new construction and alterations under the ADA for state and local government facilities.
Discusses removing barriers from existing facilities and provides design guidance on van accessible parking spaces.
An outline of the key requirements of the ADA for state and local governments.
Guidebook created to provide planners, designers and transportation engineers with a better understanding of how sidewalks and trails should be developed to promote pedestrian access for all users, including people with disabilities.
Key issues raised by public comment to the U.S. Access Board's release of a draft guidelines for accessible public rights-of-way, which addressed access to public streets and sidewalks, including crosswalks, curb ramps, street furnishings, parking and other components of public rights-of-way.
Provides answers for Disability Program Navigators on how to work with your One Stop Career Centers to ensure that they are physically accessible.
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