Enforces provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act dealing with public accommodations and commercial facilities. The ADA Information Line provides technical assistance and information on state and local government issues and on places of public accommodations and commercial facilities.

Assures minority and female representation on all city-sponsored and federally assisted construction projects in the city and SMSA. Also assures physical accessibility for handicapped persons to public buildings and streets. Processes discrimination complaints on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and disability. If warranted, agency may file class action litigation on the behalf of its clients.