WSDOT is committed to providing equal access to its facilities, programs and services for persons with disabilities. View Executive Order 1069 (pdf 85 kb) for details.
How to Request a Public Accommodation
As a member of the public, you may request reasonable accommodation to access WSDOT’s programs, services or activities. Requests may include but are not limited to:
- Printed materials in alternative formats
- Sign language interpreters
- Assisted listening devices
- Web site accessibility/PDF document conversion
- Public facility accessibility
- Ferry passenger access
To make a request, fill out the Public Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (pdf 28 kb) or contact WSDOT’s ADA Compliance Team at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov .
Disability Discrimination Complaints and Grievances
Employees who believe they, or another WSDOT employee, have been subjected to discrimination based on disability in the workplace, are encouraged to contact Elizabeth Guerra, Statewide Investigations Coordinator, at 206-515-3680.
Any individual, group or entity that believes they have been subjected to discrimination based on disability with regard to any WSDOT activity, facility, program, or service are encouraged to consult WSDOT’s External ADA Grievance Procedures (pdf 71 kb) or contact WSDOT’s ADA Compliance Team at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov to file a complaint.
Please note that not all roadways are WSDOT’s responsibility, so we may respond to your comments by forwarding them to the appropriate city or county with responsibility for that particular location. In doing so, however, we do not have authority to compel another jurisdiction to take action.
Reasonable Accommodation and Employment
WSDOT will not deny employment opportunities to an otherwise qualified individual with a disability because that individual requires reasonable accommodations to facilitate or continue employment, unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the department.
Design and Technical Assistance
The Roadside and Site Development section is part of the WSDOT Design Office and provides:
- Leadership in project development, policy, research, training, and analysis
- Technical expertise for effective roadside management
- Assistance with fulfilling the legal requirements of the ADA
- Project delivery that integrates ADA requirements into WSDOT facilities
In addition, WSDOT’s Highways and Local Programs Division, Community Planning and Development section includes online tools and links designed to assist local agencies with their ADA compliance activities.
WSDOT's ADA Transition Plans
To obtain a full copy the Comprehensive ADA Transition Plan, email wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov.
Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)
WSDOT has established the AAC as a part of an on-going effort to ensure that its facilities, programs and services are accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with federal and state law. The AAC’s involvement is critical to ensure that WSDOT actively addresses accessibility deficiencies that exist in its:
- Public use facilities
- Ferry vessels and terminals
- Rights of way
- Modes of communication
The AAC fosters communication and promotes partnerships both internally and with external stakeholders statewide to identify and resolve accessibility issues.
Disability Etiquette
Learn to interact more effectively with people who have disabilities. View our guide to disability etiquette and respectful language (pdf, 77 kb) (txt, 8 kb).
Contact Information
Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation of any type may contact:
Shawn Murinko
ADA/504 Compliance Manager
Washington State Department of Transportation
Office of Human Resources
P. O. Box 47310
Olympia, WA 98504-7310
Phone: 360-705-7097
Email: wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov
Ryan Warner
Statewide ADA Coordinator
Washington State Department of Transportation
Office of Human Resources
P. O. Box 47310
Olympia, WA 98504-7310
Phone: 360-705-6918
Email: wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov
Susan Moriarty
Washington State Ferries ADA Coordinator
Washington State Ferries
Human Resources Division
2901 3rd Ave., Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-515-3481
Email: wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov
View contact information for WSDOT's Regional ADA Coordinators .
Persons who are hard of hearing may call Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TTY) at 711.
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