Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Mission

All pedestrian facilities, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, medians, and driveways, shall be designed in accordance with the most recent ADA regulations and DDOT standards, whichever provides the safest and easy access for pedestrians.  

All designs for roadways shall conform to ADA requirements. 

All DDOT public meetings and customer service portals shall, if requested, accommodate persons with disabilities. 

Procedures & Services

• ddot.dc.gov - Your Rights Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• ddot.dc.gov - Discrimination Complaint Form

FAQ: How do I request reserved residential parking for Persons with Disabilities?

• See Parking for Persons with Disabilities

ADA Transition Plan for the Public Right-of-Way

Open

See Related

Additional Information

• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Revised ADA Regulations Implementing Title II and Title III

• DC Human Rights Act of 1977

• DCMR 4-104: Complaints of Discrimination in the District of Columbia Government

Design Standards & Specifications

• Chapter 29.13: Pedestrian and American Disabilities Act Facilities (ADA)

• Chapter 30.3: ADA Requirements

• Chapter 46.1.1.1: On-Street Parking for People with Disabilities

• Chapter 46.2.1: Off-Street Handicap Parking Spaces for people Disabilities

• 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Transportation Plans & Studies

• Update to the Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan for the National Capital Region 

Other Resources