Accessible IT Frequently Asked Questions
Category: Resources for Parents
Question: #13
Are local schools required to be accessible for children with mobility limitations?
Answer:
Yes. Local school districts must make modifications to at least one school for children with mobility challenges. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 1973 require accessible passenger loading areas, designated parking spaces, and an accessible route to the school's entrance. In addition, consideration should be given to accessibility of hallways and interior doorways, classrooms, bathrooms, water fountains, libraries, gymnasiums, auditoriums and other sites where school activities are held.