WASHINGTON, D.C. – If you witness or know of a possible violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a new online form has been launched to take your complaint.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.
This month, the Department of Justice is announced that individuals wishing to file ADA complaints with the Department will be able to fill out the form and submit it completely electronically. Filers will also immediately receive a “reference number” that can be used whenever contacting the Department about that complaint.
The new electronic form is available here. Effective March 15, 2015, e-mail complaints will no longer be accepted by the Justice Department.
However, complaints will still be accepted by U. S. mail. Contact the Department’s ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 (v); 1-800-514-0383 (tty) to receive a paper complaint form by mail.
