Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Equal Access Commitment
The Jasper County Circuit Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services, programs, activities, and digital resources for individuals with disabilities. The Court strives to provide an accessible experience for all visitors and continues working to improve accessibility across its physical and digital services.
No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the Court, or be subjected to discrimination by the Court.
About the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was enacted to ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities enjoy the same opportunities available to persons without disabilities. The ADA provides civil rights protections similar to those provided on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion.
The ADA guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in:
Public accommodations
Employment
Transportation
State and local government services
Telecommunications
The ADA directly affects state courts as providers of public programs and services.
Under the ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who:
Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;
Has a record of such an impairment; or
Is regarded as having such an impairment.
Examples of physical impairments may include:
Hearing impairments
Visual impairments
Mobility impairments
Epilepsy
Heart disease
Cancer
Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Examples of mental impairments may include:
Learning disabilities
Psychological disorders
Court Accessibility Commitment
The Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit Court will take appropriate steps to ensure effective communication with litigants, jurors, participants, attorneys, and members of the public with disabilities.
Under Title II of the ADA, qualified individuals with disabilities may not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of services, programs, or activities provided by state and local government entities, including the judicial branch.
The Court continues to evaluate and improve accessibility efforts to help ensure equal access for all users.
Website Accessibility
The Jasper County Circuit Court is committed to improving digital accessibility and usability for all visitors by following recognized accessibility standards and ongoing accessibility best practices.
This website is actively being reviewed and updated to improve accessibility and usability for users of assistive technologies and alternative navigation methods.
Ongoing accessibility efforts may include:
Improving heading structure and semantic organization
Enhancing keyboard navigation functionality
Improving screen reader compatibility
Updating PDF and document accessibility
Improving color contrast and readability
Adding descriptive alternative text to images and media
Improving navigation labels and accessibility structure
The Court continues to evaluate and improve the accessibility of its digital services to meet evolving accessibility standards and user needs.
Some third-party systems, applications, documents, or external websites linked through this website may not be fully accessible or may operate independently from the Court’s website. While efforts are made to link to accessible resources whenever possible, the Court cannot guarantee the accessibility of external platforms or third-party content.
If you encounter accessibility barriers while using this website, please contact us so we can assist you and continue improving accessibility for all users.
Requesting Accommodations
For information regarding court accessibility, accommodations, or assistance, please contact:
Erik T. Theis
Court Administrator
Jasper County Circuit Court
633 South Pearl Avenue
Joplin, Missouri 64801
Phone: (417) 625-2751
Email: Erik.Theis@courts.mo.gov