Guidance material for use by state and local governments in complying with the ADA.

Justice Department Publishes Guidance on ADA Compliance

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing guidance material for use by state and local governments in complying with the ADA. The “ADA Best Practices Tool Kit” provides guidance on identifying barriers to access in government programs, services, activities, and facilities and how to correct them. The first installment, released in December, provides an overview of the ADA and relevant regulations. A second section covers notice and grievance procedures and includes a compliance checklist and sample notices and policies. The information is posted on DOJ’s website at www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/pcatoolkit/abouttoolkit.htm. Additional installments will be posted throughout the year as they become available.


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