The federal government has issued several opinion letters on the ADA in response to direct inquiries since 1992. These letters are to be considered informal guidance only.

• Requirement to conduct a self-evaluation

• Accessibility of courtroom alterations
• Alternate accessible location for inaccessible courtroom
• Assistive listening systems

• Curbside assistance at polling places
• Accessibility of polling places

• Public utilities generally not covered by ADA

• Public school accessibility
• Program versus physical facility access rules
• Program access and equal opportunity requirements