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.
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 requirements under the ADA.
The first session on November 7, 2024 will focus on the importance of ADA and requirements in the transportation right of way. Click Here to Register
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 when attending agency-sponsored events, please 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: