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Americans with Disabilities Act

The Commission is committed to improving accessibility for people with disabilities and supporting communities in meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ADA Transition Plans

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public agencies, with 50 or more employees, to develop an ADA Transition Plan to remove physical barriers to accessibility for people with disabilities in transportation systems and facilities. These plans must include an inventory of the barriers, how they will be removed, when they will be removed, and who is responsible for ensuring compliance. More information on ADA Transition Plans can be found through the links under ADA Resources on this page.

 

ADA Training

Commission staff, in coordination with one of our Community Partners, Independence First, are developing a series of training sessions to assist local governments in understanding and complying with ADA requirements.
 

Blind man using a walking stick around stairs

The first session on November 7, 2024, will focus on the importance of ADA and requirements in the transportation right-of-way.

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The Commission is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Jennifer Sarnecki at least 72 hours in advance at 262.953.3202. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.

For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, Independence First requests that people attending agency-sponsored events refrain from using any perfumed products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes, and heavily scented fabric softeners. To maintain a smoke-free environment, please also refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.


Future training sessions will be developed based on input from participants and local governments and may include topics such as: 

  • Municipal requirements and liabilities under the ADA 
  • Impact of Title II on municipal facilities, policies and procedures 
  • Impact of local transportation policies and practices on accessibility
  • ADA requirements for communications and websites