The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in:

• employment
• public accommodations
• commercial facilities
• transportation
• telecommunications
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The Seattle Public Library provides accommodations on request for physical access, communications or other needs that ensure our services, activities and employment are available to people with disabilities.

The Library established the ADA Circulation Qualification Program to serve patrons who have disabilities that are expected to last at least six months. Applicants must have a temporary or permanent mental or physical condition that makes it difficult or impossible to return Library materials within the usual three-week checkout period. A doctor, nurse, therapist, social worker, or other medical professional must certify the applicant is eligible for this service.

See the Serving Library patrons with disabilities brochure for more information.