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City's ADA coordinator outlines accessibility priorities, requests staff collaboration
Summary
Janet Schumacher, the city's ADA coordinator, presented the mayor's Commission on Disability Issues' priorities on Feb. 11, including identifying locations needing automatic door openers, improving accessible parking and routes, and working with institutions such as College of Charleston and SCDOT on targeted fixes.
Janet Schumacher, the City of Charleston's ADA coordinator, presented the mayor's Commission on Disability Issues' priorities and a list of suggested accessibility improvements during the Feb. 11 council meeting.
Schumacher described a previously circulated list the commission prioritized and named commission members in attendance. The presentation explained how Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to city programs and public facilities, including sidewalks, and stressed…
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