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ADA Resources for Local Government
Featured Resources
- ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities - A step-by-step publicaton from the U.S. Department of Justice for Local Governments on planning Emergency Preparedness for people with disabiltiies.
- The ADA and City Governments: Common Problems - An online publication from U.S. Department of Justice that provides answers and examples of the most common issues that face city governments in complying with the ADA.
- ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters - This is a checklist for Emergency Shelters
- ADA Guide for Small Towns - A 21-page guide from the U.S. Department of Justice that presents an informal overview of some basic ADA requirements and provides cost-effective tips on how small towns can comply with the ADA.
Training
- ADA Tutorial - Title II - A free online course developed by the DBTACs. The course cover the requirements under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Project Civic Access: Enforcement Initiative Under Title II of the ADA presented by Mary Lou Mobely, Dept. of Justice, Project Civic Action, on April 19, 2006 - An archive of Mary Lou Mobely from the U.S. Department of Justice on their Project Civic Action (orginially webcasted on April 19, 2006)
- Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities: Have we made progress? - An archive of an audio conference session from DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center. The session was recorded in December, 2004. The session features Elizabeth Davis, Emergency Preparedness Initiative, NOD. Audio, Transcript, and Materials are available.
- Hot Topics in Employment: Pre-employment Testing and Leave as an Accommodation - An archive of an audio conference session from DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center. The session was recorded in February, 2006. The session features Adele Rapport from the EEOC. Audio, Transcript, and Materials are available.
- At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities - Web course on best practices for working with customers with disabilities.
- ADA Tool Kit for State and Local Officials - "This Tool Kit provides an overview of ADA compliance issues for state and local governments. While comprehensive, it does not address every possible ADA compliance issue."
Settlement Agreements
- U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with New Albany, Indiana - A settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the City of New Albany was entered into in 2001.
- U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with Jeffersonville, Indiana - A settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the City of Jeffersonville was entered into in 2004.
- U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with Gary, Indiana - A settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the City of Gary was entered into in 2005.
- U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with Allen County, Indiana - A settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and Allen County was entered into in 2005.
Do you have a Question about the ADA?
If you have a question about your responsibilities under the ADA, please contact us.
- Call 1-800-949-4232
- Ask Your ADA Question by email
Request ADA Publications
ADA-Indiana maintains several publications that may be of interest and benefit to local governments. Visit our publications page to learn more about the materials and resources we provide you at no cost. Some of the publications we have available are:
- Your Responsibilities as an Employer
- The Americans with Disabilities Act: Questions and Answers
- Your Guide to Disability Rights Laws
- ADA Guide for Small Towns
- Title II Technical Assistance
Request materials by email or by phone (1-800-825-4733).
Learn about the ADA
There are many ways to learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some of the resources we have available are listed below:
- Monthly ADA Audio Conferences offered in several communities in the State. There are several each year that may be of interest to local government in the areas of transportation, employment, the Built environment, and updates from enforcement agencies.
- Visit the publications page to learn about the books, videos, and DVD's on the ADA that can be obtained from the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community's lending library.
- Check out the Online Training page for webcasts, webinars, and web course on the ADA.