City Requesting Comments on Draft ADA Transition Plan

The City is updating its ADA Transition Plan and is requesting public input regarding the draft plan which can be found HERE. Comments regarding the plan can be sent to adacoordinator@chesterfield.mo.us.

The City will also hold an informal Open House on Tuesday July 31, 2018 in Council Chambers at City Hall. There will not be a formal presentation of the plan, but City staff will be available anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to answer any questions.

PLAN DESCRIPTION:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provides a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It also addresses major areas of discrimination faced by people with disabilities, including the accessible use of public rights-of-way.

Title II is a subsection of the overall ADA which is directed toward state and local governments. Title II requires that state and local governments provide people with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from municipal programs, services, and activities. Title II also requires all public entities with more than 50 employees to develop a formal Transition Plan for addressing areas that the municipality finds which may provide a barrier for accessibility to public infrastructure.

The Transition Plan must adhere to the following requirements:

  • Identify physical obstacles in the City’s facilities that limit the accessibility of its programs or activities to individuals with disabilities
  • Describe in detail the methods that will be used to make the facilities accessible
  • Specify the schedule for taking the steps necessary to upgrade pedestrian access to meet ADA requirements in each year following the Transition Plan
  • Identify the official responsible for implementation of the Transition Plan

The City of Chesterfield strives to continue providing equal access for all residents, including those physically challenged, to all programs and public facilities. As such, the City is updating its Transition Plan to provide more information to the public to explain how these objectives will continue to be achieved.