Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Donna Vaillancourt, Human Resources Director
Scott Johnson, Deputy Director, Human Resources
Subject: Agreement with Disability Access Consultants for an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Disability Access Consultants to provide a countywide Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for the County for the term of September 26, 2017 through September 26, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $504,783.
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BACKGROUND:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, provides comprehensive rights to persons with disabilities in different areas including access to public accommodations and transportation. The ADA provides that qualified individuals with a disability shall not be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. The ADA is divided into five Titles. Title II prohibits local governments from discriminating against persons with disabilities or from excluding participation in or denying benefits of programs, services, or activities to persons with disabilities.
Title II dictates that a local government must evaluate its services, programs, policies, and practices to determine whether they are in compliance with the nondiscrimination regulations of the ADA. The ADA requires public entities to maintain "program accessibility" for persons with disabilities. "Program accessibility" may include a variety of programs, activities, and services.
California Code 28 CFR Part 35.150(d) requires that all public entities with 50 or more employees create a "transition plan" that sets forth the steps necessary to ensure compliance with the ADA and its implementing regulation...
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