OCR works with recipients to ensure that persons with disabilities have physical access to the programs, and facilities of schools, colleges, and universities. Sections of old buildings may need to be renovated and new buildings properly constructed so that individuals with disabilities, including persons who use wheelchairs, can, among other things, enter and navigate, use facilities in, and park near the buildings.
Policy Guidance
| Date | Document Information |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2012 | Notice of Interpretation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Notice of Interpretation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for new construction and alterations in light of recent revisions, by the Department of Justice, of regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act |
Please see our Reading Room for a full list of guidance documents on issues related to Disability Discrimination.
Case Resolutions
Publications
- Programs, Service & Facilities Accessibility PDF (4MB)