Government Facilities Affected By Unusual ADA Requirements
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| Government facilities like Boston’s City Hall (pictured above) must provide full access to their programs and services. State and local governments – including public and quasi-public authorities – are required under the Americans with Disabilities Act not to discriminate against people with disabilities in providing public programs and services. A town can choose any approach to providing accessibility, as long as the citizen with a disability is afforded equal access. |
By Katherine McGuinness
The Americans with Disabilities Act has different requirements for government facilities and buildings owned by private entities. Most architects know the accessible design standards for privately-owned buildings, but are not aware that there are different standards for government facilities.
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