City invites comment on draft ADA Plan

Published on May 02, 2024

The City of Alameda is requesting public comment on the draft of its comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation & Transition Plan. The ADA prohibits local governments from discriminating against people with disabilities and requires a self-evaluation and plan for transitioning to ADA compliance. The City’s draft ADA Plan describes how policies, programs, and facilities were evaluated; presents the findings of that evaluation; documents public input and engagement in setting priorities; and provides phased approach to addressing identified accessibility barriers.

Input from members of the public is an important component in developing the ADA Plan and the City’s ongoing efforts to ensure accessibility. Please visit www.alamedaca.gov/ADA to download and review the Draft ADA Self Evaluation & Transition Plan and provide your comments by May 17, 2024. If you would like the draft plan in an alternative format or an accommodation is required to provide input, please contact Erin Smith at mailto:ADA@alamedaca.gov or call 510-747-7930.

“Alameda is committed to being an accessible city and strives to provide equal opportunities and a seamless experience for all its residents,” stated Public Works Director Erin Smith. “This draft Transition Plan benchmarks where we are at now and provides a roadmap for how to prioritize resources towards improving accessibility.”

Following the public input period, the draft ADA Self Evaluation & Transition Plan will be presented at the Commission on Persons with Disabilities June 5, 2024, and then at City Council for consideration and adoption this summer.