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The title II regulation covers "public entities," which include any State or local government and any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities.
All activities, services, and programs of public entities are covered, including activities of State legislatures and courts, town meetings, police and fire departments, motor vehicle licensing, and employment.
Unlike Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which only covers programs receiving Federal financial assistance, Title II extends to all the activities of State and local governments whether or not they receive Federal funds. Private entities that operate public accommodations, such as hotels, restaurants, theaters, retail stores, dry cleaners, doctors' offices, amusement parks, and bowling alleys, are not covered by Title II but are covered by Title III of the ADA and the Department's regulation implementing Title III.
Public transportation services operated by State and local governments are covered by regulations of the Department of Transportation. DOT's regulations establish specific requirements for transportation vehicles and facilities, including a requirement that all new busses must be equipped to provide services to people who use wheelchairs.
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