University of Missouri Extension- EEO Policy

What is Title II?

The ADA has five sections or "titles" which address different areas of the law. Title II of the ADA addresses public entities such as state and local governments. Title II of the ADA protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disability in accessing services, programs, or activities.

Overview Of Requirements
This regulation covers all public entities. All activities, services and programs of public entities are covered. This would include any state, federal or local entity.

May not refuse to allow a person to participate in a service, program, or activity simply because the person has a disability.
(For example, a city may not refuse to allow a person with epilepsy to use parks and recreational facilities.)

Must provide programs and services in an integrated setting, unless separate or different measures are necessary to ensure equal opportunity.

Must eliminate unnecessary eligibility standards or rules that deny individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy their services, programs or activities unless "necessary" for the provisions of the service, program or activity.

Admit guide dogs and other service animals assisting individuals with disabilities.

Must furnish auxiliary aids and services when necessary to ensure effective communication, unless an undue burden or fundamental alteration would result.

May provide special benefits, beyond those required by the regulation, to individuals with disabilities.

May not place special charges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs of measures necessary to ensure nondiscriminatory treatment, such as making modifications required to provide program accessibility or providing qualified interpreters.