Content current as of 02/28/25
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The City of Tacoma is committed to establishing and maintaining an accessible community. We want all of our community members to enjoy the benefits of our programs, services, and activities. We recognize that access is not only a civil right, but our social responsibility to uphold and promote diversity and inclusion.
Our ADA Journey
- In 1995 the City of Tacoma published its first Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, which was revised and approved by City Council in 2008 and 2013.
- Nine cross-functional work groups and three sub-work groups have been created to address each area of the Transition Plan. Each group is in various stages of identification, prioritization, and removal of ADA barriers.
- We are promoting accessible routes through careful design and construction of curb ramps and sidewalks. For further details, visit City of Tacoma GIS HUB.
- The Commission on Disabilities has designated a sub-committee to address the misuse of disability parking. The City has dedicated parking enforcement staff that focus on disability parking.