ADA Transition & Title VI Implementation Plans
GrantSmith Assists Communities with ADA/Title VI Plans
Whether through a contract to perform work or provide professional services or as part of a grant or award for the community, communities that receive federal funding are required to be in compliance with Title VI & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements.
An American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan is a living document that assesses the accessibility of a community's public facilities, programs and services and includes self-evaluations to document its compliance efforts and outline a course for improvements. If a community receives federal aid, they must meet the requirements of Title I and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title I of the ADA prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, promotion/demotion, compensation, and job training.
ADA Transition Plan:
Designate & traine ADA Coordinator, identified by name, with contact information
Develop and post a section 504 policy with public notice
Obtain ongoing public involvement
Complete a self-evaluation of all public facilities & programs as applicable and prioritize & budget for barrier removal.
Develop a transition plan
Design & build accessible facilities & programs, including provision of auxiliary aides.
Have a complaint process, form and grievance procedure
Review & monitor compliance
Train staff in accessibility requirements
Title VI Implementation Plan:
Have a Title VI Coordinator / Program Manager who has received training
Develop and post a Nondiscrimination Policy
Sign the Assurances of Nondiscrimination & include required appendices in contracts
Train Staff regularly
Have a Grievance Procedure, form and a Complaint Log
Have both an Annual Title VI Implementation Plan and an Annual Goals & Accomplishments Report
Monitor Subrecipients for Compliance if applicable, or state that this is not applicable
Have a Public Involvement Plan (including EJ & LEP segments of your community)
From Plan review to development, GrantSmith has the technical ability to help your community's goal toward compliance.