Office of Civil Rights, Operations

Americans with Disabilities Act

Sacramento is the capital of, and eighth largest city in, California. The City has more than 4,000 employees providing services such as fire-fighting, emergency rescue, law enforcement, inspections, planning, economic development, water and sanitation services, recreation, events, classes, and public information dissemination.

We provide high quality municipal services to protect, preserve, and enhance the City for present and future generations. Our vision is to be a high-performing, inclusive government, which partners with our community to create and preserve a safe, clean, and vibrant City.

In July of 1990 President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. This Act made revolutionary changes in almost every segment of American life. The potential scope of the ADA is enormous when one considers the number of Americans who have disabilities.

The City, as a recipient of federal assistance, has continually strived to eliminate barriers that may prevent persons with disabilities from enjoying employment, access to City facilities and services or other benefits.  The success of our efforts will require innovation, creativity, and the dedication of additional resources to ensure access to all of our citizens.