The Americans with Disabilities Act covers many aspects of disability rights that affect the everyday lives of people with disabilities. One major element of the ADA is its regulations regarding sidewalks. A new paper, written by faculty and students at Syracuse University College of Law, presents the historical and modern state of the ADA's legal influence on sidewalks and answers important legal questions about the duties of local communities and governments under the ADA.

The paper examines several topics, including how different laws define "sidewalk," when performing sidewalk repairs will bring older sidewalks under the scope of the ADA, and how snow removal can affect accessibility. It also offers a summary of the currently available resources for businesses and governments to use in planning for accessible sidewalks.

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