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Madison council adopts updated ADA transition plan to guide accessibility work through 2040
Summary
The Common Council unanimously approved an updated Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan that inventories barriers in city programs, buildings and the public right-of-way, sets schedules and estimated costs for removals, and commits to training and policy changes with an addendum due by 2030.
The Madison Common Council on Dec. 9 adopted an updated ADA transition plan intended to guide the city’s work to make programs, facilities and the pedestrian network more accessible.
Rebecca Voigt, the city’s designated ADA coordinator, told the council the plan grew from a citywide self-evaluation and site assessments identifying inconsistent agency practices, communication gaps, and specific access barriers. She said the review found that not all agencies have equipment or training for remote interpretation and captioning; notices and procedures for requesting accommodations are uneven; and some agencies need better training on service-animal policies and qualified interpreters.
The plan has four parts:…
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