Resources for ADA Coordinators
Do you have a QUESTION about your responsibilities under the ADA ?
If you have a question about your obligations as a local government entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act:
- Call 1-800-949-4232: The Great Lakes ADA Center provides for free technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act to individuals and organizations.
Free Courses from the ADA National Network
ADA Overview
Title II
Monthly Audio Conference
- ADA Audio Conference program is offered in several communities throughout the State. Each program year, there are generally some audio conferences that would be of interest and of benefit to local government personnel to learn more about, or update their knowledge on the ADA (see the most recent Audio Conference Schedule). This year, the ADA National Network is offering the ADA Audio Conference via a webcast at no cost, more details are available on the ADA-Indiana Audio Conference page.
- Archive session: Open Dialogue with the Department of Justice (December 13, 2011)
- Archive session: The Ins and Outs of Conducting a Self Evaluation (March 15,2011)
ADA Updates
Revised Regulations for Title II and 2010 ADA Standards
On March 15th, 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice's revised regulations for Title II and III went into effect.
- DOJ's Effective Date, Compliance Date
- Overview of Revised Regulations (from Southeast ADA Center)
- DOJ Fact Sheet: Highlights of the Final Rule to Amend the Department of Justice’s Regulation Implementing Title II of the ADA
- Revised ADA Regulations Implementing Title II and Title III
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- Adoption of the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- DOJ issues a Memorandum to Federal Agency Civil Rights Directors and General Counsels on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the 2010 ADA Standards
Resources
U.S. Department of Justice
Not only is the DOJ the enforcement agency for Title II, they also provide numerous and technical assistance documents to promote compliance. Here are just a few:
- TRAINING: ADA Best Practices - Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
- ADA Guide for Small Towns
- Title II Highlights
DOJ Settlement Agreements with Indiana Communities
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), as part of their Project Civic Access, has been to five Indiana communities. Below are the web links to the Settlement Agreements the DOJ entered into with each community.
- U.S. Department of Justice enters into Settlement Agreement with Madison, Indiana - (2011)
- U.S. Department of Justice enters into Settlement Agreement with LaPorte County, Indiana - (2009)
- U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with Gary, Indiana - (2005)
- U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with Allen County, Indiana - (2005)
- U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with Jeffersonville, Indiana (2004)
- U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with New Albany, Indiana (2001)