Accessibility Compliance

A family crossing an accessible sidewalk

The Accessibility Compliance Unit (ACU) provides a broad range of services from building code permit approval on accessibility to initiatives designed to ensure that Chicago acheives its goal of being the most accessible city in the nation.

ACU provides:

Consultative services and technical assistance to business owners, architects and developers who are renovating or constructing a residential or public accommodation facility.
Disability rights related legal expertise and oversight on a number of projects and initiatives to ensure physical, programmatic, communication and technology accessibility.
Answers to questions about the rights and responsibilities of business owners, employees and consumers under federal, state and local laws.

Services

Supporting Information

MOPD Pre-Plan Review Project Data Form

Public Notice

Americans with Disabilities Act: Title II Policy

It is the policy of the City of Chicago that the City will not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The City of Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Questions, concerns, complaints, or requests for additional information may be directed to the designated Citywide ADA Coordinator:

Karen Tamley

Commissioner

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 104

Chicago, Illinois 60602

Phone: 312.744.7209

TTY: 312.744.4964

Fax: 312.744.3314

Email: karen.tamley@cityofchicago.org

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs, services and activities of the City of Chicago are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Coordinator

This notice is available in accessible formats from the ADA Coordinator.

Department Main Office

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

MOPD Pre-Plan Review Project Data Form (doc.)