Disabled

Services and Information

• ADA Non Discrimination Policy
  In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the City of St. Louis will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
• ADA and the City of St. Louis
  Explanation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rights it affords to citizens of St. Louis.
• Accessibility Requirements For Retail and Office Spaces
  What Business Owners Should Know about the City's Disabled Accessibility Requirements for Retail and Office Spaces
• Accessible Environment
  Making the City's physical environment as accessible as possible.
• Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Grievance Procedure
  City of St. Louis Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Grievance Procedure.
• Apply for Accessible Parking in Front of Residence
  Request an accessible parking permit on the street in front of a residence.
• Apply for a Non-Residential Disabled Parking Space Permit
  Information on how to apply for a Non-Residential Disabled Parking Space Permit.
• COVID-19 Resources for People with Disabilities
  Information and resources specific to COVID-19 and the disability community.
• City Facilities
  Information regarding how the City of St. Louis is working to make more City facilities accessible.
• Coming to The Office on the Disabled
  Map and directions on how to locate the accessible entrance of City Hall.
• Communicating with People with Disabilities
  Many people who have disabilities will find comfort if you follow these guidelines when communicating with them.
• Communication Services
  Aids and communication services for qualified persons with disabilities.
• File a Disability Discrimination Grievance with the Board of Election Commissioners
  The City Board of Elections procedures to file a grievance alleging discrimination during voting or in other services, activities or programs provided by the Board.
• Making City Streets Accessible
  Learn how the City works toward making City streets accessible
• Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
  Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Obtain Accessible Communication Services
  Information for City residents on how to obtain accessible communication services when working with City departments.
• Obtain or Renew a Disabled Placard
  Information on temporary and permanent disabled placards, which allow a vehicle with a disabled driver or passenger to park in accessible parking spaces.
• Office on the Disabled Resources
  Helpful St. Louis resources for the community regarding disabilities.
• Office on the Disabled Sitemap
  LIst of all pages available in the Office on the Disabled website.
• Private Users of Real Estate
  Information on how private users of real estate can make their property accessible.
• Report a Disability Discrimination Grievance
  How to file a grievance about disability discrimination in the City of St. Louis
• Report a Disability Issue
  Submit concerns on disabled parking, ADA accessibility of public buildings and programs, no interpreter for the deaf provided, sidewalk and ramp repair or replacement, sidewalk inspections.
• Request Disabled Voter Access
  Obtaining accessible or alternative voting materials, audio files, enlarged print, voting accommodations.
• Travel Accessible St. Louis
  Saint Louis offers various forms of accessible transportation for visitors and residents.
• Universal Design
  Universal design philosophy and requirements.
• Visit Accessible St. Louis
  A destination resource for visitors and residents of Saint Louis with accessibility information.

Downloadable Forms

• Non-Residential Disabled Parking Space Permit Application
  Form for businesses and not-for-profit organizations to apply for a Non-Residential Disabled Parking Space Permit at the location of their operations.
• Parking Meter Exemption Program
  This page outlines the eligibility requirements for the parking meter exemption program.
• Reasonable Accommodations Intake Form for City Employees
  Saint Louis City employees requesting a job accommodation can fill out this document and return it to the Office on the Disabled for assistance.
• Request for a Permanently Disabled Voter Application
  Form to request a permanently disabled voter application
• Residential Disabled Parking Space Permit Application
  Forms and Instruction to apply for a residential disabled parking in front of one's residence.

Plans and Reports

• Accessible Design for Restrooms and Ramps
  ADA accessible design requirements for restrooms and ramps
• Low Vision Focus Group Testing
  Results of low vision focus group testing, protocol used, and tool used to record results.

External Resources

• Code of Ordinances Title 3 - Administration Chapter 3.36 - Department of Welfare Part XV. - Office of the Disabled
  Within ninety days of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this part there shall be established an advisory council on the disabled which shall consist of nine (9) members, at least five (5) of whom shall themselves be disabled.
• Disabled Placards
  A Disabled Placard (placard) is a removable windshield placard that is to be hung from the rearview mirror of a parked vehicle in order to park in disabled parking spaces.
• Permanent Disabled Placard
  Permanent Disabled Placard
• State of Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation
  If you want to work but have a disability that keeps you from finding, keeping or advancing in a job, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help you.
• Temporary Disabled Placard
  Temporary Disabled Placard

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