The Justice Department Announces an Agreement with Upshur County, Texas to Improve Civic Access

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced an agreement with Upshur County, Texas, to improve access to all aspects of civic life for people with disabilities.  The agreement was reached under Project Civic Access (PCA), the department’s wide-ranging initiative to ensure that cities, towns and counties throughout the country comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

"Access to civic life is a fundamental part of American society, and people with disabilities must have the opportunity to participate in local government programs, services and activities on an equal basis with their neighbors," said Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. "Upshur County has made an important commitment to achieving ADA compliance, and this agreement serves as a roadmap to that important end. I commend Upshur County officials for working with the Justice Department to provide equal access to all of its programs, services, and activities."

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