ADA Compliance Process by Evan Terry Associates

◼ ADA Task Force Meeting Topics (Public Entity) (12/00)

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Role of ADA Compliance Coordinator

• Maintain Accountability within Task Force for Completion of Assigned Tasks
• Coordination with Disability Community Representatives
• Coordinate Responses to Specific Questions
• Contact with Federal Authorities
  • Technical Assistance
  • Complaints
• Response to grievances, complaints and plaintiffs
• Maintain Updated Library of ADA Standards
• Other

Role of ADA Task Force Members

• Determine Philosophical Basis for Compliance Decisions
  • Motivators
  • Financial Perspective
• Process for Responding to Specific Needs
  • Requests
  • Grievances
  • Complaints
  • Lawsuits
  • Media Requests
• "Adopt-a-Disability" Exercise for all Task Force Members
• Other

Compliance Responsibilities (Abbreviated List)

• Self-Evaluation of Programs, Policies, Procedures and Practices
• Ongoing Review of ADA Communications Requirements
  • Notification of Interested Parties about ADA Coverage
  • Develop Complaint Procedures
  • Review Telephones, TDD's, Security Phones, etc. for Compliance
  • Develop Notification Procedures for Additional Auxiliary Aids and/or Services
  • Verify Individuals with Disabilities can Obtain Info. about Accessible Programs
• Review Entities Receiving Contracts or "Significant Assistance"
• Review Policies for Licenses and Appointments
• Review Procurement Criteria and Procedures
• Survey of Facility Barriers
• Review Streets and Walkways under Control of Entity
• Transition Plan
• Barrier Removal
  • Physical
  • Administrative
• Periodic Review of Maintenance and Repair Policies
• Verify New Construction and Alteration Projects' Compliance (Continuing Process)

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