The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. Under the law, a disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The ADA also protects people who have a history of such an impairment, or who are regarded as having such an impairment.
The New York State Unified Court System follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The goal is to make sure that all court services, programs, and activities are fully and equally accessible to everyone who uses the courts.
The topics below explain how to ask for an ADA accommodation, how the ADA works in the court system, and how to ask for a review if an ADA request is denied: