AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(ADA)
TRANSITION PLAN
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
JANUARY 23, 2017
PRESENTERS: MARK SCHOEPPNER AND CORDOBA CORPORATION
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• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
o ADA Title II, Subtitle A (Publicly Funded State and Local Government
Services) – All Programs, activities & services provided or operated by or for
public entities.
• California Building Standards Codes (Title 24)
• Unruh Act (1968) - Updated in 1993 to make a violation of the
ADA, a violation of California civil rights law
• California Assembly Bill (AB) 2222 – Broadens Federal ADA’s
definition of physical and mental disability Accessibility Regulations
ACCESSIBILITY REGULATIONS
No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability,
be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the
services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to
discrimination by any public entity.”
-- Federal ADA Title II
Regulation 28 CFR 35.130(a)
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A.D.A. TITLE II: COMPLIANCE
Develop a Transition Plan
Conduct a Self-Evaluation
Establish a Grievance Procedure
Provide Notice of ADA Requirements
Designate a Responsible Employee
5 action steps
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ADA TRANSITION PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Physical Assessments
Planning Strategies
Implementation
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A.D.A. COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
Thank you for serving!
Ardith Lynch Saddleback College, DSPS Coordinator/CounselorBrandye D'Lena Executive Director, Facilities Planning and PurchasingCarol Hilton Saddleback College, Vice President, Administrative ServicesDavit Khachatryan Irvine Valley College, Vice President, Administrative Services Debra Fitzsimons Vice Chancellor of Business ServicesElizabeth Cipres Irvine Valley College, Dean, Counseling ServicesEttie Graham Director of HR, Employee Relations & ComplianceJeffrey Hurlbut Irvine Valley College, Director, IVC Facilities James Rogers Saddleback College, Asst. Director Facilities, Capital ProjectsJohn Ozurovich Saddleback College, Sr. Director of College FacilitiesJuan Avalos Saddleback College, Vice President of Student ServicesLinda Fontanilla Irvine Valley College, Vice President of Student ServicesGeorgina Guy Saddleback College, Dean, Transfer, Career and Special ProgramsJudy Henmi Irvine Valley College, Counselor DSPSMaureen Oliver Risk ManagerMark Schoeppner Construction ManagerSara Sperazza District Workers’ Compensation and Safety Manager
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Surveyed 1.1 Million SF of facilities
and exterior areas, 3 campuses
Conducted Public Outreach
Meetings at both Saddleback
College and Irvine Valley College
Developed a database of non-
compliant items
Identified issues addressed by
existing and planned construction
projects
Prioritized projects and scheduled
by phase
PROCESS OF SOCCCD ADA TRANSITION PLAN
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ADA TRANSITION PLAN CATEGORIES
• Path of Travel, Ramps. Elevators, Stairs
• Doors, Gates, Signage
• Toilet, Bathing and Showering Facilities
• Entrances and Exits
• Parking, Curbs, Ramps, Passenger Loading Zones
• Alarms
• Classrooms, Laboratories, Large Assembly
• Drinking Fountains
• Dressing, Fitting and Locker Room
Sample selection, not a complete listing
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ADA TRANSITION PLAN DEVELOPMENT
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ADA TRANSITION PLAN DEVELOPMENT
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FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE PRIORITIES - 28 CFR 36.304(C)
Priority 1 – Access into Facilities – 28 CFR 36.304(c)(1)
Priority 2 – Program Areas – 28 CFR 36.304(c)(2)
Priority 3 – Restroom Facilities – 28 CFR 36.304(c)(3)
“A public accommodation is urged to take measures to comply
with the barrier removal requirements of this section in
accordance with the following order of priorities.”
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PRIORITIES BASED UPON SEVERITY
Severity A – Safety Hazard
Severity B – Severe or Complete Barrier to Access
Severity C – Partial Barrier to Access
Severity D – Minor Code Deviation
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PHASE 1 TARGET PROJECTS
• Severity A or Safety Hazards
• Door adjustments
• Projects currently planned for the three year timeframe of Phase 1
• ¼ of Exterior Issues
• All ATEP items
• Access issues in buildings planned for renovations to be corrected within that project
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PHASE 2-4 TARGET PROJECTS
• Everything else including projects currently planned
for the three year timeframe of Phases 2-4
• ¼ of Exterior Issues per phase
• Distribution of remaining to balance expense
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RESULTS OF THE PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT EFFORT
Correction efforts prioritized and scheduled in
four, three-year phases
Barriers range from maintenance issues to
capital projects; i.e. loose floor mats and cracked
sidewalks to excessive ramp slopes and expensive door improvements.
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SOCCCD ADA TRANSITION PLAN SUMMARY
Field Survey - Data Collection
Input and Report Production - Data Analysis
Prioritization – Federal, State, and Local Guidelines
Public Outreach - Exceeded Federal Mandates
Final ADA Transition Plan
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ON-GOING IMPLEMENTATION
Repair and replace building components per accessibility requirements.
Adjust doors and gates per opening requirements.
Grind sidewalks and on-site pavement that restricts access.
Ensure that all replacement parts are compliant.
Ensure products – park furnishing, restrooms accessories, etc. – are
installed per ADA/CBC specifications.
Ensure that tables and chairs are available for persons with disabilities in assembly areas .
Ensure prompt repairs to automatic and power-assist doors.
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DISTRICT-WIDE PLANNING
Capital Improvement Committee
Education and Facilities Master Plan
Five Year Construction Plan
Scheduled Maintenance
Basic Aid Allocation Resource Committee
Basic Aid Distribution Recommendation to the Board of Trustees
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
SOCCCD
AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
TRANSITION PLAN
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