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Yountville ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Oct 3, 2013 Town of Yountville ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
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Yountville ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Oct 3, 2013

Town of YountvilleADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights lawthat mandates equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

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The ADA

Title I: EmploymentTitle II: Public Transportation

and State and Local Government Services

Title III: Places of Public Accommodations

Title IV: TelecommunicationsTitle V: Miscellaneous

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Equality in Access

The primary responsibility of public agencies with regard to the ADA is to provide equal access toPROGRAMS, SERVICES, & ACTIVITIES

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Title II Requirements

1. Complete a Self-Evaluation of programs and policies

2. Develop an ADA Complaint Procedure

3. Designate a person who is responsible for overseeing Title II compliance; and

4. Develop a Transition Plan if the Self-Evaluation identifies any structural modifications necessary for compliance

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Policy and Program Evaluations

• Review Town policies• Review the current level of access to

programs and activities using a questionnaire completed by Town staff

• Analyze policies, programs, and activities and make recommendations for improvements

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Policy Modifications

• Policy: “A permit is required to place an obstruction in, on, or over the public right-of-way”

• Modification/ clarification: Add language that prohibits protruding or overhanging objects

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Customer Services

• Modify practices when needed and requested

• Provide accessible facilities or relocate activities to accessible locations

• Provide accessible equipment and tools for staff and the public

• Contracted service providers must comply with the ADA

• Staff training

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Outreach and Printed Information

• Provide notices of non-discrimination on materials

• Provide alternative formats upon request

• Inform the public that assistance is available

• Handle requests on an individual basis

• Increase outreach to persons with disabilities

• Provide accessible web resources

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Public Meetings

• Schedule meetings in accessible locations

• Make reasonable modifications so people can participate

• Display a notice on meeting announcements and agendas about requesting assistance

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Accessibility Complaint Procedure

• Find an acceptable solution first!

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Services in Existing Facilities

Options:1. Make alterations to the

facility2. Provide the same Town

service in another accessible location

3. Provide auxiliary aides or services to assist the individual

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Building and Construction Practices

• New construction and alterations must be accessible

• California state codes and the Federal ADA guidelines must be followed

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Facility Survey and Reports

• Identifies physical barriers in public areas• Describes the barrier removal solutions for

necessary improvements• Establishes planning level cost estimates

for improvements

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Facility Survey Report

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Facility Survey Report Reference Map

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Prioritization of Barriers Town-wide

• Level of Public Use• Geographic Distribution• Citizen Rights and Responsibilities• Location of Unique Program• Identified Complaints

Draft Criteria for prioritizing access improvements Town-wide:

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Prioritization of Barriers within Facilities

1. Building entrance and primary path of travel

2. Barrier removal items that improve access to program use areas

3. Amenities4. Areas and elements not

required to be modified

Criteria for prioritizing access improvements within a facility:

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Pedestrian Rights-of-Way

• The Town is conducting a survey of pedestrian facilities including sidewalks and curb ramps

• The project will identify Town ROW programs and design standards

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1. State and local government offices2. Transportation facilities3. Commercial and business areas4. Places of employment5. Residential neighborhoods

Prioritizing Sidewalks and Curb Ramps

Criteria established by the ADA for prioritizing access improvements within the pedestrian Rights-of-Way:

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Washington Park Public R.O.W.

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Forester Lane – Existing Conditions

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Forester Lane

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Stags View – Existing Conditions

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Washington Park Public Rights of Way

What are your goals for the Public Right-of-Way in Washington Park?

1. I want to park in front of my house.2. I would like a safe dedicated sidewalk.3. I would like safe two-way traffic on my street5. ………………6. ……………………

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Washington Park Public Rights of Way

• Do nothing• Removing paving and restoring decomposed

granite surface along edge of roadway.• Install curb cuts at all intersections• Install a reduced number of curb cuts at

intersections focusing on identifying an accessible path system

Options Include:

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Washington Park Public Rights of Way

• 2 wheels on / 2 wheels off style parking shoulder to allow for both parking and walkway using striping to delineate a pedestrian walkway.

• A version of the above where over time the Town lowers part of the existing raised pavement, leaving a 4 foot wide raised walkway so that parking is not in conflict with the walkway

• Washington Park concept plan

Options Include:

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Discussion

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