After working for the past year to identify barriers to access across its programs and facilities, the city of Madison has unveiled its revitalized Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Transition Plan for public review and comment.
The city enacted an ADA Transition Plan in the 1990s and has maintained ADA compliance, but as compliance requirements and the city itself have evolved, Madison has worked toward a plan to bolster accessibility for all residents.
The city consulted with Access to Independence, a local disability-led organization, to help evaluate and update the public right-of-way portion of the ADA Transition Plan. The plan also incorporates resident recommendations provided at the 2023 Disability Summit to extend program access beyond ADA compliance.
The proposed ADA Transition Plan is open for public comment through Aug. 23. The city will be hosting the following virtual public information sessions to answer questions and receive feedback from the community:
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Programs, Services, Activities and Employment — July 9 from 6-8 p.m.;
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Public Right of Way — July 16 from 6-8 p.m.; and
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Public Facilities and Web and Digital Accessibility — July 23 from 6-8 p.m.
The final plan will be introduced to the Common Council in September. Click here to read the full Madison ADA Transition Plan.
