Public Comment Period - ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
The Town has undertaken a review to assess the current level of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Through a collaboration with the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) an ADA Self-Evaluation has been conducted and a draft Transition Plan prepared. The draft reports are now available for the public to review and provide comments before they are finalized by IHCD.
What is the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush. It ensures equal participation and equal benefit for people with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. Further, it provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. The ADA is divided into five titles (or sections) that relate to different areas of public life. Title II of the Act specifically applies to public entities (state& local government services & transportation).
How does the Town comply with the ADA requirements?
-Conducts a self-evaluation
-Provides notice to “beneficiaries” (public, customers, clients) and employees of a commitment to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability and who to contact with questions, requests or complaints.
-Designates an employee responsible to coordinate ADA obligations (ADA Coordinator).
-Adopts a Grievance Procedure.
-Develops a Transition Plan for facility access – follows completion of the Self-Evaluation.
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