Use of Segways and Other Mobility Devices

Individuals with mobility disabilities may use wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids, such as walkers, crutches, canes, braces, or similar devices in public areas of the District of Columbia Courts.

The Courts make reasonable modifications of policies, practices, or procedures to allow persons with mobility disabilities to use a Segway-type of power-driven mobility device in the public areas of a courthouse. The Segway-type device must operated safely at all times and at a speed that's both safe and appropriate.

The Courts do not ask an individual using a wheelchair or Segway-type questions about the nature and extent of his or her disability.However, the DC Courts may ask a person using a Segway-type device to provide credible assurance that it is required because of their disability.

The Courts accept the presentation of a valid state-issued, disability parking placard or card, or other state-issued proof of disability as a credible assurance that the use of the Segway-type device is for the individual’s mobility disability.In lieu of these forms of assurance, the Courts accept a verbal representation, not contradicted by observable fact, as credible assurance that the mobility device is being used for a mobility disability. A valid disability placard or card is one that is presented by the individual to whom it was issued and is otherwise in compliance with the state of issuance’s requirements for disability placards or cards.