HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 2 AWDA PLAN 01-19-93REPORTS NO. 2
1-19-93
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ATE: JANUARY 19, 1993 '
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PROGRAM AND SERVICES
TRANSITION PLAN
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the
Programs and Services Transition Plan prepared for compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On July 26, 1990, the ADA became law. The ADA is a comprehensive
national mandate enacted to eliminate discrimination of practices
and barriers on the basis of a disability, guarantee access, and
provide equal opportunities in the most integrated setting
appropriate.
As part of the requirements necessary to meet the provisions of the
ADA, the City conducted a comprehensive audit of all public
facilities to identify possible physical barriers to access and
subsequently completed a Facilities Transition Plan defining a
strategy for mitigating the identified barriers. This Transition
Plan was completed in July, 1992. All projects identified in the
Facilities Transition Plan must be completed by July 26, 1995.
In addition to the Facilities Transition Plan, the City was
required to complete by January 26, 1993, a comprehensive self-
evaluation of all programs and services provided to the public,
again identifying possible barriers to participation. This self-
evaluation included programs and services ranging from public
hearings and permit issuance to recreation programs and finger
printing in the Police Department. A subsequent Transition Plan
for programs and services was completed. Pursuant to the ADA,
individuals and organizations representing the disabled were
provided with a copy of the self-evaluation and their input was
solicited. A workshop was also held for agencies who wished to
participate to provide them with an opportunity to review the
Programs and Services Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan. All
comments received were incorporated into the document.
CONCLUSION
The City's ADA Task Force, comprised of representatives from each
department, worked together closely to complete the programs and
services self-evaluation and the Transition Plan. Staff believes
that we are one of a very few cities in Orange County who have now
completed a Transition Plan.
Americans with Disabilities Act
January 19, 1993
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Additional voluntary ADA compliance activities will include an in-
house training for all employees sensitizing them to the ADA and
the needs of our disabled community. The Task Force will continue
to meet on a regular basis as the City proceeds in its efforts to
comply with the ADA.
Christine A. Shiplleton Katie Pitcher
Assistant City Ffediager Administrative Assistant II
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