This toolkit tells you how to ask a court to make an accommodation for you if you have a disability. For general information about getting accommodations, read the Articles. Read the Common Questions if you have a specific question. If you want to ask for accommodations, use the Forms link to prepare your forms.
You'll find links to legal aid offices and lawyer referral services under Find A Lawyer. If there is a Self-Help Center in your area you can get more help there. If you need something other than legal help, look in Community Services. If you need a fee waiver, an interpreter, a court to accommodate your disability, or more information about going to court, visit Going to Court.
Common Questions
You might qualify for a reasonable accommodation if you have a disability and are one of the following:
- A witness, party, potential juror, attorney, prospective employee, or public observer of court services
Accommodations depend on the need of the individual and the nature of the impairment. There are accommodations available for people with the following disabilities:
- Deaf or hard of hearing
- Legally blind or visually disabled
- Mobility disabilities
- Cognitive or developmental disabilities
- Psychiatric disabilities
You should make your request as soon as you can. This allows time for your request to be considered and for arrangements to be made.