​Universal Access

 
ADA Information Phone: 1-800-332-2313, or TTY: 711
ADA Email: employee.services@oregonlegislature.gov
Building Address: 900 Court St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301

 

Oregon State Legislature Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Web Accessibility Statement 

The Oregon State Legislature is committed to ensuring that its public-facing website is accessible to all people regardless of a​bility or access method in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has equal access to information and can fully participate in government.

To ensure ADA accessibility of the Legislative website, staff designated as content contributors are advised of content contribution techniques to improve access to all legislative content. 
Periodic compliance scans of the site will be conducted to detect compliance. These discrepancies will be corrected to the best of our ability.

We welcome your feedback and suggestions. If you have any difficulty accessing information on our website, please contact us using the contact information on this page.

General ADA Information:

Capitol Hearing rooms and House and Senate Chambers have universal access. ADA accommodation requests should be directed to Employee Services at 503-986-1373. Accommodation requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance.

Wheelchair Entrance (Picture below -click to enlarge)

  • Powered doors and ramps are located on the south side of the building (State Street). Court Street access is currently closed due to construction.

 Map showing State Street entrances, including ADA wheelchair access

Emergency Alarms

  • Emergency alarms in the Capitol are equipped with flashing strobes for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.

Restrooms​

  • Universal: 1st through 4th floors in the House Wing. An assisted transfer device is available on the second floor.

Chambers (Picture below - click to enlarge)​

  • House and Senate third-floor chamber access in the Galleries is limited for construction.
​Third Floor map showing gallery access
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Hearing room map showing ADA accessHearing Rooms (Picture to the right)

  • Hearing rooms are wheelchair accessible. If a large group of wheelchair users is planning to attend a specific meeting, please notify Legislative Administration at least 24 hours before the hearing, Room 140-A, or call 503-986-1848, so arrangements can be made for additional wheelchair space.   

Hearing Assistance

  • Stop by the Information Desk or call 503-986-1388 to learn more.

Testifying

  • If special accommodation is required to testify before a committee, please contact the committee administrator or support staff at least 24-hours before the meeting with your request.  The following are contact numbers: Legislative Committees 503-986-1813 or 1-800-332-2313 (outside Salem)

Sign Language Interpreters

Elevators

  • Elevators access all floors in the Capitol and can accommodate most wheelchairs.

Publications

  • Legislative publications can be provided in large print (24-hour advance notice will be required).  To order large print material, contact Legislative Administration, Room 140-A, or call 503-986-1848.

ADA Resources