ADA Compliance Home

The Office of ADA Compliance (ADAC) works to coordinate District efforts under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and to ensure District programs, services, activities and websites are accessible by students with disabilities as well as parents and community members with disabilities. The District’s Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan under Title II of the ADA was adopted by the Board on October 10, 2017, and serves as a blueprint for focused activities by ADAC.

ADAC monitors bond construction, the Rapid Access Program (RAP), and other activities, and provides ADA technical guidance to District offices, divisions and departments. ADAC reviews District practices with respect to program accessibility, and creates supportive policies and training for ADA compliance.

By increasing awareness of disabilities and accessibility requirements under the law and District policy, ADAC joins in fostering a culture of inclusion for students and other individuals with disabilities, and positioning students for success through accessible school environments.

Los Angeles Unified School District (District) is committed to ensuring that the content on its website and web pages are readily accessible. The District’s website is designed to ensure that people with disabilities can effectively access, understand, navigate, and interact. The website and supporting web pages are a combination of new and old technologies, and new and old content.

To request ADA-related access or to report a possible accessibility violation of Title II of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact Kenneth Arrington, ADA Compliance Administrator, at [email protected] or call 213 241-4530.

ASL Access & Immigration Resources

Resources to support Deaf individuals when interacting with government agencies, including immigration-related encounters. The materials are intended to help individuals understand their rights and self-advocate for communication access.

Self Advocacy Card- ASL Interpreter Request
A template to request a qualified ASL interpreter in accordance with the ADA.

ASL Red Card for Immigration Encounters
Additional guidance from the Maine Association of the Deaf on communication rights during immigration encounters.

These resources are provided for informational purposes to support informed self-advocacy and accessible communication.

ADA News and Events

Department of Justice Final Rule Notice on Web Accessibility for State and Local Governments under Title II of the ADA

Extension for State and Local Government Entities on Web Content and Mobile app Accessibility

The Department of Justice has extended the Final Rule published on April 24, 2024. The Federal Register published the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Final Rule on Digital Accessibility, which updates its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These new updates will have an impact on how we share digital information and require all state and local government entities to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. The compliance date for State and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more is extended from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027.

Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

July 26, 2024 marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark legislation that continues to ensure equal opportunities and rights for individuals with disabilities. The District is committed to ensuring that programs and services are operated in a manner that promotes equity, program accessibility, and a free appropriate public education. Let's celebrate the progress we've made and commit to further advancing accessibility and inclusion for all.