Questions about COVID 19 and the ADA

The U.S. Department of Justice has updated its “Common Questions About COVID and the ADA” to address two COVID-era issues affecting people with disabilities:

• First, making sure that medical facilities’ visitor policies take into the account the rights of people with disabilities to receive equal access to care; and

• Second, making sure that outdoor retail or dining spaces (sometimes called “streateries”) are accessible to people with disabilities and do not prevent individuals from using sidewalks and accessible parking.

For more information, see COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Common Questions