US DOJ v. County of Cape May, NJ - Physical Accessibility Settlement

The U.S. Department of Justice reached a comprehensive settlement agreement with Cape May County, New Jersey as part of DOJ's Project Civic Access initiative. This settlement addressed physical accessibility barriers throughout the county's facilities and ensured that all county programs and services are accessible to people with disabilities under ADA Title II. The settlement required Cape May County to: - Conduct self-evaluations of all county facilities and programs - Remove physical barriers in county buildings including courthouses, administrative offices, and service centers - Ensure accessible routes, entrances, and parking at all county facilities - Make restrooms, drinking fountains, and other amenities accessible - Provide accessible voting locations and equipment - Ensure accessible communication including TTY/TDD services and sign language interpreters - Train county employees on ADA requirements and serving customers with disabilities - Establish grievance procedures for accessibility complaints - Develop and implement transition plans for systematic barrier removal These requirements ensured that residents with disabilities could access essential county services including court services, social services, voting, and other government programs on an equal basis with others.