Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices

In March 2011, a new Department of Justice (DOJ) rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) went into effect. This rule allows the use of “other power-driven mobility devices” (OPDMDs) in public places by individuals with mobility disabilities.

The DOJ rule states that a public entity that has determined that reasonable modifications can be made in its policies, practices, or procedures to allow the use of OPDMDs should develop a policy that clearly states the circumstances under which the use of OPDMDs by individuals with mobility disabilities will be permitted.

Provide comments

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has developed a draft policy on the use of Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices by individuals with mobility disabilities, and would like input from the public before considering adoption of the policy. Please provide comments to:

Project lead: Nikki Fields, Parks Design and Land Use Planner
E-mail: OPDMD@parks.wa.gov
Phone: (360)902-8658
Fax: (360)586-0207
Mail: P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504-2650

Miscellaneous documents

Following are downloadable documents related to this project.