This course will introduce you to the background, content and enforcement of the self-evaluation and transition plan requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to local government programs. With the ADA's passage more than 25 years ago, it is critically important that local governments recognize their obligation to upgrade streets, sidewalks, and facilities in the public right-of-way for accessibility. The first step in demonstrating a good faith effort is the performance of self-evaluations and the preparation of transition plans. We will demonstrate that a self-evaluation and transition plan need not be overly burdensome. The course will include group discussions and field exercises on the performance of sidewalk inventories and evaluations.
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