The City of Newark will take appropriate steps to ensure equal access in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits disability discrimination in any program or activity that receives Federal funds or is conducted by an executive agency.  The City will ensure that people with disabilities will enjoy equal opportunity and benefit from all its programs, services, activities, and facilities. 

The City maintains an accessible work environment.  This is crucial to ensuring that all individuals with disabilities have equal employment opportunities.