US Department of Justice
The US Department of Justice, often abbreviated as DOJ, is responsible for issuing rules for Title II (state and local government) and Title III (businesses and nonprofit organizations that are open to the public) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DOJ is also responsible for enforcing these rules, though the DOJ works on enforcement with several other federal agencies. For example, it works with the US Department of Education on education-related enforcement and the US Department of Transportation on transportation-related enforcement.
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The DOJ has adopted the physical access requirements developed by the US Access Board. This made them enforceable under the ADA, and now they are known as the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
Also, the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ has created a useful website, ADA.gov.
Related Resources
Articles
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How to File a Complaint
If you feel that the ADA, or a related law, is not being followed, you can file a complaint. This ar... -
About Voting Access Rights
What does the right to vote mean for people with disabilities? How can polling sites accommodate peo... -
What Is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The ADA defines disability and has five titles (sections) that forbid a wide range of discrimination... -
About Recreation Accessibility
ADA regulations about access to outdoor recreation for people with disabilities: background explaine... -
Olmstead Decision
What’s the Olmstead decision? How does it relate to Title II of the ADA? This article introduces the...
Blogs
- Trying to Understand Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility - What Does Access to Voting Mean?
. - School’s Almost Out! Don’t Forget about the ADA Regulations that Apply to Summer Camps
- Parents of Children with Disabilities and Summer Camp Planning: 3 Things to Know
Yes, it’s that time of year when parents and guardians are busy making summer camp plans for childre... - The ADA and Small Business Owners: What You (Really) Need to Know
Did you know that no matter how old a building is, even if it was built before the Americans with Di...
News
- Department of Justice Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Olmstead Supreme Court Decision Protecting the Rights of Americans With Disabilities
07/17/2019- Twenty years ago, the Supreme Court issued the groundbreaking decision in Olmstead v. L.C., holding that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities in institutions is a form of unlawful discr... - Princeton University reaches deal with U.S. Department of Justice on ADA compliance issues
01/18/2017- Princeton University students with mental health disabilities will have better access to seeking "reasonable" housing and other accommodations, according to a settlement agreement that Princeton's Nas... - Department of Justice Temporarily Halts the Issuance of Right-to-Sue Notices Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
05/20/2020- As of March 16, 2020, the US Department of Justice is temporarily suspending the issuance of Right-to-Sue notices to civil rights charging parties unless specifically requested by the charging party.... - Monterey Airbus Settles with U.S. Department of Justice over Disability Access.
03/21/2018- Following an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Monterey Airbus has agreed to up its game when it comes to serving riders with disabilities. The airport shuttle service violated Title III of... - The Ocean County and Union County New Jersey Boards of Elections Enter into Memorandum of Agreements with the United States Department of Justice Regarding Accessibility Compliance Review of Polling Place Locations
10/16/2019- In 2015, the United States Department of Justice, through the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey ("Department"), initiated a compliance review of the Ocean County Board under Title...
Webinars
- Overview of the Proposed Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
12/09/2015- This webinar will review the proposed accessibility standards developed by the U.S. Access Board for equipment used in medical settings by health care providers for diagnostic purposes, including: exa... - What’s Your Plan? Barrier Removal in Title III Entities. Part 1
11/15/2013- Part 1 of the series will provide an in-depth review of the Department of Justice’s Title III ADA Regulations and highlight the Barrier Removal Standard. Differences between New Construction and... - What’s Your Plan? Barrier Removal in Title III Entities. Part 4
05/16/2014- Part 4 of the series will discuss the remediation of the barriers to accessibility found in the site assessment process and discuss how to apply to the Barrier Removal Standard to determine if b... - Overview of the Proposed Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines
04/13/2016- This webinar will review the U.S. Access Board’s proposed guidelines that address conditions and constraints that are unique to public rights-of-way, including pedestrian access to sidewalks and... - Access to Voting
09/25/2019- Participating in the electoral process is a fundamental right in the United States. Voters with disabilities should have equal access and an equal opportunity to exercise this right. Join the Northeas...
Infographics
Snow Removal: For Business Owners
Notable Developments in Disability Access in 2018
Infographics
Snow Removal: For Business Owners
Notable Developments in Disability Access in 2018