28 CFR Part 35 · ADA Title II
Subpart A — General
Last updated June 11, 2026
The foundation of Title II: who is covered, what the key terms mean, and the administrative groundwork every public entity must complete, including self-evaluation, public notice, and grievance procedures.
Sections in Subpart A (8)
- § 35.101 Purpose and broad coverage
Establishes that Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by state and local government entities.
- § 35.102 Application
Specifies that Title II applies to all services, programs, and activities of public entities, with limited carve-outs for public transportation and emergencies.
- § 35.103 Relationship to other laws
Clarifies that Title II does not replace other disability rights laws but works alongside them.
- § 35.104 Definitions
Provides comprehensive definitions of over 60 key terms used throughout Title II regulations.
- § 35.105 Self-evaluation
Requires all public entities to evaluate services and activities for barriers and document remediation steps.
- § 35.106 Notice
Requires public entities to inform people with disabilities about their rights and the entity's obligations.
- § 35.107 Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures
Requires 50+ employee entities to designate an ADA Coordinator and adopt a written grievance procedure.
- § 35.108 Definition of “disability.”
Provides the comprehensive legal definition of disability under the ADA as amended.
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