The DOJ is the lead federal agency for enforcing the ADA and issuing regulations and guidance on its requirements. The DOJ also handles complaints and lawsuits alleging violations of the ADA by state and local governments and public accommodations.
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
The EEOC is the federal agency that enforces the employment provisions of the ADA, which prohibit discrimination based on disability in the private sector and in state and local governments. The EEOC also provides technical assistance and education on the ADA's employment requirements.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The DOT is the federal agency that enforces the transportation provisions of the ADA, which require accessible public transportation services and facilities for people with disabilities. The DOT also issues regulations and guidance on the ADA's transportation requirements.
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
The ED is the federal agency that enforces the education provisions of the ADA, which apply to public and private schools, colleges, and universities. The ED also provides technical assistance and education on the ADA's education requirements.
U.S. Department of Education (ED)
The HHS is the federal agency that enforces the health and social services provisions of the ADA, which apply to health care providers, social service agencies, and other entities that provide health and social services to the public. The HHS also provides technical assistance and education on the ADA's health and social services requirements.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)