Accessibility - WA State Law and Policy

Law and Policy - Overview

  •  - Washington State policy for persons with disabilities to participate fully in the social and economic life of the state, and to engage in remunerative employment.

Buildings – Interior and Exterior Accessibility

Pathways and Transportation

Emergency Situations

  •  - For people with disabilities and their families, it is important to consider individual circumstances and needs to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters.
  •  - If you have a disability or an access & functional need, you may need to take additional steps to prepare for emergencies.

Section 508

Other Resources

  • - The ADA Centers are a national platform of ten centers comprised of ADA professionals and experts charged with assisting businesses, state and local governments, and people with disabilities as they manage the process of changing our culture to be user friendly to disability and the effect the variety of health conditions can have on society.
  •  - Washington State Human Rights Center - Under the law, everyone has the right to be free from discrimination at work, in housing, in a public accommodation, or when seeking credit and insurance.