January 30, 2010 | Policy Guidance, Practice Guidance
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards
Organizations:
Adopted by the U.S. Department of Justice (2010) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (2006)
Publication Date:
2010
The ADA standards are issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) and apply to facilities covered by the ADA in new construction and alterations. DOJ’s standards apply to all facilities covered by the ADA, except public transportation facilities, which are subject to DOT’s standards.