ADA Coordinator

Also called: Disability Compliance Coordinator

Makes sure a city, university, or company follows disability laws and provides accommodations.

A day in the life

Reviews a request from an employee for a modified schedule, inspects a new building for wheelchair access, and responds to a complaint about a broken elevator.

Pay over a career

Starting
$48k
Typical
$72k
High
$110k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in public administration, HR, or disability studies; ADA coordinator certification.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Public Administration, Human Resources, Disability Studies.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps review requests and building plans; site inspections and fair accommodation decisions stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Government, Psychology, Computer applications.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

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