Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the services, programs, or activities of a public entity be accessible to people with disabilities. The title has caused controversy in between state and local government entities, particularly those from smaller cities and towns. The author discusses programs and services with regard to the physical component in existing buildings, and with new construction or alterations. Also discussed is policy and procedural components, transportation, communications, and administrative requirements, remedies, and time periods. The author concludes that Title II is long overdue and that it is the responsibility of the public community to ensure compliance, or the ADA becomes meaningless.
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