Accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The City of Lake Oswego aspires to be an organization where every person feels safe, welcomed, supported, and included and will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities.

News & Announcements

Disability Pride Month Flag with red, yellow, white, blue and green stripes and black background. Text reads "Disability Pride Month"

July is Disability Pride Month

On July 7, the City Council proclaimed July as Disability Pride Month, marking the fourth consecutive year the City has recognized this important observance. Throughout the month, the City is proudly flying the Disability Pride Flag at City Hall, the Library, and the Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatic Center (LORAC) as a visible symbol of inclusion, belonging, and respect.

Disability Pride Month promotes visibility and mainstream awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities, celebrating diversity and fostering a society that is inclusive and accessible to all individuals, regardless of ability.

We invite you to celebrate Disability Pride Month with us! All events are free and open to the public.

ADA Annual Progress Reports

Review our annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Progress Report! The latest report spotlights the City's endeavors in implementing the ADA Transition Plan across all departments to accommodate individuals with disabilities, and to document innovative programs, notable accessibility projects, and outreach initiatives over the last year.

ADA Notice

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the City of Lake Oswego will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Request an Accommodation

Contact our ADA Coordinator as soon as possible, but no later than four days before a scheduled event to make a request for an auxiliary aid, service or modification of polices to participate in a program, service, meeting or activity of the City. Learn more by watching this video.

ADA Complaint/Grievance Procedure

Please help us! Tell us where there are areas that are not accessible or accessibility concerns you may have within the city.

ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan

To make Lake Oswego more accessible to all, the City has developed an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP). The Plan guides the City in making its buildings, parks, programs, and public right-of-way accessible to all, including people with disabilities.

ADA Curb Ramp Project - Package One

This project includes designing and constructing 16 high priority curb ramps as part of the City's ADA curb ramp program. The program aims to address accessibility gaps, enhance safety, comply with legal requirements, promote community inclusivity, and contribute to broader infrastructure modernization efforts.

Construction of these ramps was completed in summer 2026.