Amanda Manning, El Paso County’s ADA coordinator, updated commissioners on the county’s ADA transition plan, inspection process and recent accessibility work during the Nov. 20 Commissioner’s Court.

Manning said the transition plan—first implemented in 2012 and updated every two years—guides a prioritized schedule of facility inspections and corrective actions. "So far this fiscal year, we've completed 13 building inspections, 1 park inspection, and 41 plan reviews," she said, and reported that in FY24‑25 the county completed inspections of a total of 28 buildings, with eight in partial compliance, five in substantial compliance and the remainder still in progress.

Manning outlined the three‑phase transition plan: (1) self‑assessment and facility inventory; (2) analysis and prioritized recommendations shared with public works and departments; and (3) adoption and implementation once the court approves updates. She highlighted recent ADA‑funded repairs and projects—bench modifications, door operator replacements and restroom renovations—and noted $48,000 in reserves set aside for emergency ADA repairs.

The coordinator said the county receives grievances as part of the program and that most are investigated; she noted 31 grievances over five years, of which 19 were found unfounded and the remainder resolved or pending. Manning told the court the updated transition plan would be placed on the Nov. 24 agenda for formal adoption.

Commissioners thanked the ADA office and staff for progress and asked for follow‑up on two pending grievances from 2022; Manning said she would provide details on those items.