ADA parking refers to parking spaces that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. When state or local governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations provide parking lots or garages, they must provide accessible parking spaces that have specific features that make it easier for people with disabilities to access their programs, goods, or services. These features include access aisles that provide a designated area for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices to get in and out of their car or van. The number of accessible parking spaces required is determined by the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and it must be considered separately for each parking structure (lot or garage), not based on the total number of parking spaces provided on a site.
Accessible parking is required by Title II or Title III of the ADA, which applies to state and local government programs and services and private businesses that are open to the public. The ADA establishes requirements to ensure that when parking facilities are provided, accessible spaces with certain features are available. Many state and local governments have their own requirements, which may be more specific or more stringent. Each state also establishes criteria and procedures to issue accessible parking permits (often in the form of distinctive license plates or placards) to individuals with disabilities. Enforcement activities related to these issues (fraudulent use of permits, illegal parking in accessible spaces, etc.) are typically carried out by state and local authorities, such as city police departments.
In summary, ADA parking refers to parking spaces that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and are designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. These spaces have specific features that make it easier for people with disabilities to access programs, goods, or services. The number of accessible parking spaces required is determined by the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and it must be considered separately for each parking structure. Accessible parking is required by Title II or Title III of the ADA, which applies to state and local government programs and services and private businesses that are open to the public.
