Americans with Disabilities Act Title Il Regulations: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services

PrefaceThis publication presents the Department of Justice Title II Regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These regulations address nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in State and local government services, programs, and activities.The material includes the revised final Title II regulation with integrated text, supplementary information, and guidance explaining how the regulations apply. It is organized as a reference for readers seeking to understand ADA Title II requirements, accessibility obligations, compliance procedures, communications rules, web and mobile accessibility, and accessible medical diagnostic equipment.This edition is intended for public entities, attorneys, compliance professionals, accessibility consultants, educators, advocates, and individuals who need a structured guide to Title II responsibilities.Table of ContentsTitle II Regulations Supplementary InformationRevised Final Title II Regulation with Integrated TextSubpart A-GeneralPurpose and broad coverageApplicationRelationship to other lawsDefinitionsSelf-evaluationNoticeDesignation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance proceduresDefinition of disabilityReservedSubpart B-General RequirementsGeneral prohibitions against discriminationIllegal use of drugsSmokingMaintenance of accessible featuresRetaliation or coercionPersonal devices and servicesService animalsMobility devicesTicketingDirect threatSubpart C-EmploymentEmployment discrimination prohibitedReservedSubpart D-Program AccessibilityDiscrimination prohibitedExisting facilitiesNew construction and alterationsJails, detention and correctional facilities, and community correctional facilitiesReservedSubpart E-CommunicationsGeneralTelecommunicationsTelephone emergency servicesInformation and signageDutiesReservedSubpart F-Compliance ProceduresComplaintsAcceptance of complaintsInvestigations and compliance reviewsVoluntary compliance agreementsReferralAttorney's feesAlternative means of dispute resolutionEffect of unavailability of technical assistanceState immunityReservedSubpart G-Designated AgenciesDesignated AgenciesReservedSubpart H-Web and Mobile AccessibilityRequirements for web and mobile accessibilityExceptionsConforming alternate versionsEquivalent facilitationDutiesEffect of noncompliance that has a minimal impact on access Read more