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Home My WebLink AboutMN-DAC-2002 I' IEMORANDUII To: Leslie Chatterton From: Halle Watson Date: January 3, 2002 Re: Handicapped Accessibility Guide Update The Accessibility Guide Downtown Ithaca brochure, created November 1994, needs to be updated, as per the request of the Handicapped Accessibility Committee. The existing brochure contains a map, an accessibility guide evaluating downtown businesses, and written text explaining the Accessibility Guide and information about downtown Ithaca. The Downtown Ithaca Accessibility Map found in the brochure is a visual representation of the downtown area. Downtown businesses, telephone booths, parking, curb cuts, bus stops, elevators, public bathrooms, and alternate accessible bathrooms can be found on the map. In combination with the map is a guide to the downtown businesses broken up into categories by shop type. Each business' entrance, interior, bathrooms, and additional features are evaluated in accordance to accessibility (accessible, partially accessible, and not accessible). The Department of Planning and Development is in the process of updating the brochure. The first step we have taken is to digitalize the map found in the brochure. The reason we have digitalized the map is to save time and resources for future changes, as well as having the option to put the map on the internet. We have set up a base map of the downtown area with buildings, street names, and an existing tenant list. What needs to be done now? Many of the downtown businesses have changed since 1994. First, we need an updated list of all business name changes and any changes made regarding accessibility. For example, if a business made the entrance to its store more accessible. We will also need to know if any physical things were changed in the downtown area, such as public telephones, restrooms, etc. Once these updates are complete, they can easily be entered into digital format, finishing the map. If there is anything else that you would like on the map or in the brochure, please let us know. � o CITY OF ITHACA _ ti 108 East Green Street Ithaca. New York 14850-5690 . �� lI "s -�'m DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT �PO�?.Q H. MATTHTS VAN COOT, DIRECTOR of PI_ NNING AND DFN EL >P.MENT DOLGIAS 13. McDONALD, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JOANN CORNISH, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING \ DEVELOP'NiENT Telephone: Planning L",, Development - 60--'-.+-6550 (,Umn7LlnitX DCvCIupmcnt It RA Email: planning(ri cityotithaca.org Email iurai<<�inofi[hact.org Fax: 6o--2 -t-6558 I;tx oo--3'-t-6»5 TO: William Gray, Superintendent Rick Ferrel, Assistant Superintendent of Streets & Facilities Dan Cole, Traffic Engineer FROM: Leslie Chatterton RE: Accessible Parking DATE: February 4, 2002 In response to your request for more details on deficiencies in the number, configuration and signage of designated accessible parking, I refer you to the survey conducted last fall by Assistant Superintendent Rick Ferrel and John Ives of the Finger Lakes Independence Center. I am enclosing another copy of the survey findings and specifications with this memo. In an email I received from Rick Ferrel in early December, he indicated that he was aware of items on the list that had not yet been remedied. The recent letter from Larry Roberts was prompted by the experience of John Ives, who in the course of his day to day activity was frustrated to find that problems discussed with Rick last fall had still not been addressed. Although the Planning Department was very involved with preparing the evaluation of City facilities in 1995, we have no way of knowing what action has been taken by DPW to address identified deficiencies. I do think it would be very useful to maintain a list of these measures. As a separate matter, I would be happy to work with DPW staff on a system for maintaining a record of what has been accomplished and what remains to be done. PC: H. M. Van Cort An Equal Opportunity I?mplovur with a commitment to veorkforcc diversification.' �� w=> ii RAL (D Tx & 10 CL SO YL- J70 �PA 0- 2,6 L�4 C c -S r 4" I-A r le U L�iLu J-j )I Crj) P fr J a, vo tit 07, CA DAC Sign in Sheet (01/02/02) Lauren Signer Michelle P. Hardy-Cook David W. Henderson- BPAC chair Chris Thomas John Ives David McElrath Larry Roberts Pat Pryor Leslie A. Chatterton- City Planning Margaret Mohn Greg Gizeuski Minutes • BPAC- David Henderson, Chair -Consult DAC re: ongoing planning with DPW on pedestrian access routes. For ideas on major destinations for designated routes to provide consistent barrier-free crosswalk access on order of priority. -Gives examples of difficulties -Resolution made- attached asking DAC support and suggestions. -DAC has historically addressed this issue in the past- so -Invite BPAC back. Motion to put BPAC res on Feb meeting agenda. PO info- P. Pryor explains City background paint issue seeking other options -Discussion of goals of resolution. DAC Sign in Sheet (February 6, 2002) Lauren Signer David McElrath Chris Thomas Lisa Holmes- Office of the Aging Pat Pryor Greg Gizeuski Michelle liardy-Cook Larry Roberts Minutes • BPAC- David Henderson • Minutes Approval pending passed. • BPAC res reviewed and discussed -Revision wording only- B -2 Ideas: Support of concept Support of specific res to be made -DAC offered suggestions for changes/ revisions • Motion to support Greg/ Chris -Motion carries unanimously • Pat will be present to 2/6/02. DPW meeting on sidewalks • Group reviews/ adds to Larry's report. -LR will meet/ speak at CC on 2/6/02 • PEGASYS- spot is running schedule to be forwarded information piece keep running undated. • DAC vacancies- fill out application • Leslie Ch- no response from Bill Gray has been received-has been out of town. -Letter attached/ distributed copy. • Downtown business map- memo from intern current map entered just needs update names sub committee formed to review survey form. LC, John, Greg. • HR Ordinance- review changes/ updates made by Leslie DAC thanks LC. -To be submitted to City Attorney for review. • Agenda complete • To be addressed- Housing Initiative. - Adaptable/ accessibility features to be included in renovation plans. i �u,�: DAC Sign in Sheet (February 6, 2002) Lauren Signer David McElrath Chris Thomas Lisa Holmes- Office of the Aging Pat Pryor Greg Gizeuski Michelle Hardy-Cook Larry Roberts Minutes • BPAC- David Henderson • Minutes Approval pending passed. • BPAC res reviewed and discussed -Revision wording only- B -2 Ideas: Support of concept Support of specific res to be made -DAC offered suggestions for changes/ revisions • Motion to support Greg/ Chris -Motion carries unanimously • Pat will be present to 2/6/02. DPW meeting on sidewalks • Group reviews/ adds to Larry's report. -LR will meet/ speak at CC on 2/6/02 • PEGASYS- spot is running schedule to be forwarded information piece keep running undated. • DAC vacancies- fill out application • Leslie Ch- no response from Bill Gray has been received- has been out of town. -Letter attached/ distributed copy. • Downtown business map- memo from intern current map entered just needs update names sub committee formed to review survey form. LC, John, Greg. • HR Ordinance- review changes/ updates made by Leslie DAC thanks LC. -To be submitted to City Attorney for review. • Agenda complete • To be addressed- Housing Initiative. - Adaptable/ accessibility features to be included in renovation plans. DAC Sign in sheet (March 6, 2002) David McElrath Larry Roberts Michelle P. Mardy-Cook Ed Swayze Chris Thomas Pat Pryor Greg Gizeuski • Parking- Rick Ferrel letter- 2 small repairs no progress since we met with Bill Gray -Some signs Green Street Parking lot repaired replaced motion- Thank you letter and prompt for further changes. -Larry Roberts will write letter copy to J. Holcomb. Copy for archive. • PEGASYS- Taped Jan. 101h educational piece • Cay & Green crosswalk- letter to DOT. Increase volume out per JH. • Leslie- HR Ordinance in Feb. -Access survey- some information distributed- survey form to business. DAC review discusses at Feb & Mar meetings. -Sidewalks- Curb ramps- on hold due to personnel change. • Handicapped parking enforcement-message into Chamberlain. -Numbers to follow: Sherrif's #'s 2001-15 2000-14 • Common Council Report- by Larry. DAC look at email. • Projects 2002: -Business accessibility on Commons. -Diversity- Demographics on handicapped. • Lauren: HR/AASC- diversity people with disabilities, come to future. -Atrium at CI 10 am meeting 01/02/02. • Larry: City Clerk. Re: sound system questions in Common Council Chambers. i .N4�49'4�.,: DAC Sign in sheet (March 6, 2002) David McElrath Larry Roberts Michelle P. Wlardy-Cook Ed Swayze Chris Thomas Pat Pryor Greg Gizeuski I M Sign in Sheet (April 3, 2002) David Bulkey Chris Thomas Satomi Hill Guest- Julie Holcomb Lauren Signer Michelle P. ►hardy-Cook Pat Pryor Stewart Haller David McElrath Greg Gizeuski D.A.C. April 3, 2002 Julie Holcomb answers questions 12:00 Community Council Laurel Guy- Ithaca Festival FLIC • Satomi Hill- Volunteer interprets for children's programs approximately $500 fee to cover expense- for access. Print, Access, Interpreters • Possible city funding to address issue- in all events -Ithaca Festival -IDP • IPD- Handicapped parking/ access tied to our service -Proposal to endorse Sign in Sheet (April 3, 2002) David Bulkey Chris Thomas Satomi Hill Guest- Julie Holcomb Lauren Signer Michelle P. Hardy-Cook Pat Pryor Stewart Haller David McElrath Greg Gizeuski D.A.C. April 3, 2002 Julie Holcomb answers questions 12:00 Community Council Laurel Guy- Ithaca Festival FLIC • Satomi Hill- Volunteer interprets for children's programs approximately $500 fee to cover expense- for access. Print, Access, Interpreters • Possible city funding to address issue- in all events -Ithaca Festival -IDP • IPD- Handicapped parking/ access tied to our service -Proposal to endorse • Leslie- grant request seek DAC letter of support 3`d Street & 13 [Handout] -Letter reviewed group voted unanimous endorsement review by Larry R/John Ives. • IPD- due to demonstrated high risk to pedestrians and bikers. Back up statistics. • Rick Ferrel response letter. Group review/ approval pleased. • HR language to be available at next meeting. • Housing Initiative -Possible visit by Nels Bohn (IURA) at May meeting agenda. • BPAC neo/passed coord. of Crosswalk Improvements with Capital Project Proposal for future projects. • Bd of Pw (DPW- ask Bill Gray) invite to future meeting to explain walk/light green/red timing- DOT rep?? • John C on DAC- ask Barney • Leslie- grant request seek DAC letter of support 3r1 Street & 13 [Handout] -Letter reviewed group voted unanimous endorsement review by Larry R/John Ives. • IPD- due to demonstrated high risk to pedestrians and bikers. Back up statistics. • Rick Ferrel response letter. Group review/ approval pleased. • HR language to be available at next meeting. • Housing Initiative -Possible visit by Nels Bohn (IURA) at May meeting agenda. • BPAC neo/passed coord. of Crosswalk Improvements with Capital Project Proposal for future projects. • Bd of Pw (DPW- ask Bill Gray) invite to future meeting to explain walk/light green/red timing- DOT rep?? • John C on DAC- ask Barney • To near future-next meeting- 15 minute answer questions. Invite Julie Holcomb- City ADA coordinator when how much of an issue date. Larry will follow up with Julie, nominations for offices. • DAC- Chair (Larry), Vice Chair (Greg), Secretary (Lauren). • Vote neg meeting to answer term questions from by-laws. Adj. Larry 1 pm, Greg 3rd floor CC chambers. I D.A.C. meeting minutes, 6/5/02 Attendees: Larry Roberts, Greg Gizewski, Chris Thomas, Margaret Mohn, John Ives l. - minutes from meetings beginning 9/2001 delivered to meeting by Lauren Figner will be distributed by the City Clerk's office to all DAC members. 2. - Pat Pryor was not present to give a scheduled report on the Ithaca Festival. 3. - DAC subcommittee meeting on housing issues is not yet scheduled. - L. Roberts relayed information to us from Marge Dill, director of the Human Services Coalition. Studies indicate that much work needs to be done towards creating affordable housing in the City of Ithaca. - L. Roberts sees the DAC as a good place to initiate discussion of these issues and bring them before the general public. Strategies will be discussed. - J. Ives again noted the potential conflict of advance sale notice to City employees of developed properties with the City's Diversity Statement. The DAC will review this issue when we receive a copy of the Diversity Statement. 4. - Leslie Chatterton has informed us that work is continuing on upgrading accessible parking. She will also ask Bill Grey for a report when the work is done. 5. - It is reported that L. Chatterton will not be able to supervise the Access Map is project. The project will need regular, hands on oversight. The DAC is considering how to accomplish this. - J. Ives will review the survey forms to be used for gathering information. - There is a person available for data entry. No surveyors have been recruited. 6. - The Wellness Committee presented to the DAC a flier for review. We find the material to be appropriate . — The question was raised, to be presented to the Wellness Committee, whether it is a proper forum for addressing disability issues. 7. - D.McElrath reports that the BPAC wishes the DAC to develop a list of ten crosswalks we would like to see get some attention. Members will give locations at the next scheduled meeting. - BPAC also is looking for feedback on the possible bus station relocation. We feel that we need more information to be able to generate comments. LIST (07/03/02- 12:00 pm) DAC SIGN-IN Michelle P. Mardy-Cook Larry Roberts David McElrath Greg Gierseuski Margaret Mohn Ed Swayze Lauren Signer Andy Olmetti-Health & Safety Officer (City Wellness Committee) Leslie Moskowitz- Org Dev Officer Minutes Agenda, Minutes, Attendance Minutes Approved • #3- Ed Swayze HSC Housing report. Pat Pryor- does current anti-disc law allow to target specific groups for housing preference i.e. teachers, cops. Can we target disabled persons? * Will distribute copies of survey questionnaire for DAC to review respond. • #10- Wellness Committee Flyer review- appropriate poster, enlarge print, FLIC can provide disability awareness. * Employee wellness is focus of the committee 1.) Marketing/Awareness signage @ city building. May we put we put reviewed by DAC on signage? - Discussion. * How can we help committee reach 100% of employee base? FLIC available to train. • Motion- We support the work of the Wellness Committee to promote health/fitness and well being for all employees including employees with disabilities. We will continue to work with Wellness Committee to address the needs of employees with all levels of ability. • Suggestion- Workshop @ FLIC, Committee & other city employees. Use inclusive pictures with action shots. • Contact Clerk- System on but need greater volume. • Wellness Committee welcomes input; young 6 mos. • #4- Report from Housing Group sub committee prelim hearing. Who to send concerns to? New and/or existing buildings? Retrofitting for present if any? Adaptive fittings? Prep work for possible adaptive Universal sign. Issues safety issues too- Fire, Police, Emergency people who are aging/disabled in their own homes. • Our recc- Adopt universal design as a principal. • DAC needs to self educate about City's involvement in housing all around city. What would our role be? • How to get things done? City programs change frequently- difficult to pinpoint. * PP Suggests: So- CC establish a standing policy that whenever CC designates $ Universal design be mandated. Let's talk to key people- Mayor, Planning etc. Let's research- input from parties. What's already there? What do you do? � ,,, tee, 9/4/02 Disability Advisory Council Meeting Minutes In attendance: Michelle Hardy-Cook, Pat Pryor, David Bulkley, David McElrath, Stuart Halber, Larry Roberts, Ed Swayze, Greg Gizewski, Peg Mohn, John Ives, Leslie Chatterton The first agenda item was the decision to review standing issues. Parking: Leslie Chatterton will ask Rick Farrell for a parking improvement project update. This report will be forwarded to DAC and depending on content the DAC will or will not take further action. Housing: The DAC Housing subcommittee will share their findings with various individuals associated with these issues at some point in the future. Pat Pryor and L. Roberts will devise this list of persons. L. Roberts also suggested an informational meeting for the DAC with these same people. Dates and times are undecided. Commons: J. Ives and L. Chatterton will review previously used survey form that could be used for updating downtown business access survey. P. Pryor suggested using Down Town Business Partnership newsletter to solicit business support in completing a new survey. Fitness: L. Roberts and Jeff Boles, a FLIC staff member, will give a disability awareness talk to the committee that advises the City Wellness Program. Segway: The question was raised if the DAC could find useful the findings of the NYSEG study into the use of the Segway machine by its meter readers. Ithaca Festival: J.Ives will search for a publication dealing with temporary events. L. Roberts will relay a report by Satomi Hill, a FLIC staff person, to DAC and take any recommendations to the Mayor. Human Rights Ordinance: L. Chatterton will provide scope of existing various provisions to DAC at the next meeting. I 10/02 DAC Attended by: Michelle P. Hardy-Cook, Ed Swayze, David McElrath, Larry Roberts, Stuart Halber, Margaret Mohn, Greg Gizewski, John Ives, Leslie Chatterton, Pat Pryor, David Buckley, Joan Joseph. Housing - The housing sub-committee will meet on 10/16, noon at City Hall to format a presentation to groups, such as INHS, to solicit support and develop standardized guidelines before going to Common Council to ask for support. Parking - L. Chatterton presented an e-mail from Rick Farrell stating vague completion status of the access parking space improvements. R. Farrell stated he will develop a more detatiled report. Event Access- L. Roberts, P. Pryor, and J.Ives to meet and discuss how to proceed. Human Rights Ordinance update: P. Pryor suggests that she submit issues, as they have been brought forward by the DAC, to the City Attorney, and respectfully suggest that the City Attorney ask the DAC for further comment on their conclusions. Commons Survey- J.Ives and L. Chatterton will meet to discuss survey form and other issues associated with the survey and its updatability. Other - D. McElra.th presented a sample form devised by BPAC for reporting poor sidewalks and shrub growth into pedestrian space. The DAC understands that there are existing procedures to deal with these problems and suggested to David that BPAC research the issue more by calling the City Clerks office or the Building Department. 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(Pat will consult with staff.) T) -All advertising for an event would include: "If y ou have a disability that will require special arrangements to be made in order for you to fully participate in (this event), please contact ( � at least 48 hours before the event." Responders could proactively offer the following information: "we will provide wheelchair accessibility, an accessible CIO i1t. port-a-potty where part-a-potties are provided and ` will male efforts to provide effective communication for the hard-of-hearing or deaf." j -Early planning: Contact - (Larry Roberts: 272- 2433) to discuss planning for accessibility. At the event: Station(s) identified and contact person available to answer questions and resolve accessibility issues. Large print materials should be made available upon request. MSN Hotmail - Page I of I Hotmaile larryeroberts@hotmaii.com Inbox Previous Page From; "Beata Karpinska" <bkarpinska@ariseinc.org> Reply-To: CTIONY@yahoogroups.com To: <CTIONY@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [CTIONY]Visitability ordinance passed in Onondaga County Date: Mon,4 Nov 2002 19:04:22-0500 Hi everyone, Housing is such an essential component of Olmstead! There are some exciting news from Onondaga County today regarding housing. ARISE, CIL and Equal Access Task Force, a group of ARISE's consumers and community advocates in Onondaga County, dedicated to issues of access, have been working very hard since November 2001on introduction and passage of legislation in Onondaga County which will make sure that all government funded (state and federal funds) newly constructed single family homes and duplexes will be built with basic access for persons with physical disabilities. In Onondaga County(outside of the city of Syracuse) most of such homes are built with CDBG funding, by the County's Community Development division and that is what this ordinance mandates. (With current rules, my understanding is that only a tiny 5% of homes would have to be made accessible when federal funding is used for construction. Please correct me if I am wrong. 5% helps but it is not enough to make a meaningful impact on increasing access in entire communities). That is why Visitability is so needed. Visitability includes basic access in the bathroom and kitchen which need to be located on the 1st floor and include floor space usable by a person using a wheelchair. Bathroom walls must have reinforcements for future grab bars installation, 32" clearance is needed for all first floor doorways, minimum 36" width is needed for hallways and passageways, also one no-step entrance, and environmental and electrical controls are to be placed in accessible locations. Kathy Rapp, Chairperson of Onondaga County Legislature, Planning Committee, agreed to become a sponsor for this legislation and has been very supportive from the beginning. It passed unanimously today. It is a victory to everyone who needs and struggles for equal access in our communities! It is an investment in our future and it benefits all people -anyone, including persons who are or become disabled or seniors. We all will be able to remain in own homes rather then enter institutions. These are multigenerational homes that represent a new smart yet so simple way of thinking when it comes to building a home.The design is simple and it cuts costs of rehab and saves money, especially when it comes to public funding. We hope this idea will catch on with private builders as well, and we are in a process of encouraging that. I hope other communities will have an opportunity to do the same. Beata Karpinska-Prehn,ARISE, CIL. Housing Advocate To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: CTIONY-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. I 3 Report to the Mayor and Common Council From the Disability Advisory Council Submitted at the Common Council meeting, February 6, 2002 Larry Roberts, Chair Greg Gizewski, Vice Chair Lauren Signer, Secretary Michelle Hardy-Cook Stuart Halber John Ives Peg Mohn Chris Thomas (Richie Farruggio) (Diana Pogson) Pat Pryor, Common Council Liaison John Beach, Board of Public Works Liaison Leslie Chatterton,Planner The Disability Advisory Council (DAC) advises the Mayor, the Common Council, City Staff, and others about the needs of residents with disabilities. The DAC was created in 1990 and over time has enjoyed a very positive working relationship with the City. Like other advisory boards and committees the DAC has fluctuated in membership and ability to accomplish its charge. In 2000 the existing members of the DAC decided to recruit new members and interested others with the intention of revitalizing the DAC and moving ahead with its work and its responsibility to the City. We distributed a letter widely in the community and held a'reorganizing' in late 1999 and have been able to fill several vacancies and always have several non-members who attend the monthly Council meeting. Below is a summary of our work: • Brainstormed projects, issues and potential members. • Drafted and finalized bylaws; elected officers. • Met with the Mayor and several Common Council members to discuss the direction the DAC should take. • Met with City Clerk--the City's ADA Coordinator. • Met with the Superintendent of Public Works. • Met with the Chair of the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Council (BPAC), • Updating City Ordinances to reflect American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and current disability-related language -- an ongoing project. • Working to put the City's access map on the Web, making it easier to update. The hard copy of the access map is dated 1994. Meeting with the Commons Advisory Board to update a survey to collect access information -- ongoing project. • Reviewing a resolution from the BPAC about sidewalks and cross walks. • Planning to give input to the City's Sidewalk(repair)Program. • Worked with the City Clerk to resolve a problem with the audible cross walk at Green and Cayuga Streets; supported City's letter to the NYS Department of Transportation, volume at the cross walk adjusted up. • Wrote letter to SRF and Associates responding to their request for input to the City of Ithaca Circulation flan. The major focus of the DAC this year has been addressing the status of accessible parking in City lots and on accessible parking generally; the DAC: • Wrote a letter to the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works asking for an update on work done to bring the City into compliance. • Met with the Superintendent of Public Works to express our concerns. • Wrote a letter to the Superintendent of Public Works expressing our concern about progress on identified problems. The DAC also produced a segment of 'Life Is What You Make It' (a PEGASYS show produced by the Finger Lakes Independence Center.) The focus of the segment was to provide basic information about accessible parking. The Chair was quoted earlier this year in an Ithaca Times article on accessible parking. The DAC expresses its appreciation to Leslie Chatterton for her support and hard work on the Council's behalf. And we also thank Pat Pryor for her support. Report prepared by: Larry Roberts, Chair. A Y Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities Page 1 of 7 U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities The Internet is dramatically changing the way These government websites are importan that American government serves the public. because they: Taking advantage of new technology, many State and local governments are using the web . allow programs and services to be c to offer citizens a host of services including: in a more dynamic, interactive way, increasing citizen participation; • corresponding online with local officials; . increase convenience and speed in • providing information about government obtaining information or services; services; . reduce costs in providing programs • renewing library books or driver's licenses; information about government servii • providing tax information and accepting tax . reduce the amount of paperwork; ar returns; and . expand the possibilities of reaching • applying for jobs or benefits. sectors of the community or offerinc programs. http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm 8/19/2003 Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities Page 2 of 7 . � "' ":a4rMtirmeawiwiw,r►s+a.:o,,,err.+r.au• . ;.. @ w J1 13 ♦ t''�Mr'll,.w-ah wmNol q Official Web Site of the f.rw City of Fullerton CRV n..ar...w NNt'r larw a1AQs Oh has r+s ur,p u� GlM Ifaa 11►urf(A �anataAwt ptbriided 11ta0 if dlslpntd wp heb 1a+bacarlwe(letter soQuahled 0, WAK MMRh Filbeftwfl and V*S&Vft$it 1106 to offer.84 W S as waist 1U In obWMi 19 ApPaPs■NbAmO a Ilk infomlatial you CM*d to We,wOrk.OW4M bua/1ess.aM hwMt Oin in ow >d• OanY1n11nty. cbst"i toca[d 22 frAeS>o01Ahe"of .en Y Pw OaMn.taww PUN"" Los Ngeks„in de "Ar�w'""*" etrtwr d Naalh Ow"CALOV. luwaalutlarowftfisl Fun K a fwFaerrke oty Spa dal Events: lkrto 'Ioaun« r r4fted for is urdque aft of m delMhq,,,aammeraw W4 hepd6pnionabo M nno i iw"on in&ntrA eduatiawl.aM&OwA whidt VMVi*in metwft D"Natmeft ., , 0utst8n6ng Quw*of fie far both asdN reodeaKS mb bvdaksM Mike, btwet estla Akpoft Fulkamn,oak d ttk WOO ones In Orwge Gamey;is a ayret ox womay WO a strap serest d badltloR ant that Meavims its MY liaae&pw as it wepwa to meet the&d9w a d Ws k ftm WO hope eau"A*4 our web ate helpkt ft wib be VdbUV k regal**,add"mar:to k in the tutus.U you woM Um hather infoanatlon about the Oty or tees home page,plewst cab the fiabeftn Public lnformafion OfrKe at(714) �* 73&6327. Local government websites provide important information and services to citizens When government is constantly being asked to do more with less, the Internet is playing a vie in allowing government to better serve all of its citizens. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, if the government entities receive Federal fur the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, generally require that State and local governments provide qu individuals with disabilities equal access to their programs, services, or activities unless doin( would fundamentally alter the nature of their programs, services, or activities or would impos( undue burden. One way to help meet these requirements is to ensure that government webs have accessible features for people with disabilities, using the simple steps described in this document. An agency with an inaccessible website may also meet its legal obligations by prc an alternative accessible way for citizens to use the programs or services, such as a staffed telephone information line. These alternatives, however, are unlikely to provide an equal deg access in terms of hours of operation and the range of options and programs available. For example, job announcements and application forms, if posted on an accessible website, wog available to people with disabilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online Barriers Faced By People with Disabilities Many people with disabilities use "assistive technology" to enable them to use computers and access the Internet. Blind people who cannot see computer monitors may use screen reader devices that speak the text that would normally appear on a monitor. People who have diffiCL using a computer mouse can use voice recognition software to control their computers with commands. People with other types of disabilities may use still other kinds of assistive techn New and innovative assistive technologies are being introduced every day. http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm 8/19/2003 Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities Page 3 of 7 Poorly designed websites can create unnecessary barriers for people with disabilities, just aE designed buildings prevent some from entering. Designers may not realize how simple featui into a web page will assist someone who, for instance, cannot see a computer monitor or usl mouse. One example of a barrier would be a photograph of a Mayor on a town website with no text identifying it. Because screen readers cannot interpret images unless there is text associate( a blind person would have no way of knowing whether the image is an unidentified photo or I artwork, a link to another page, or something else. Simply adding a line of simple hidden con code to label the photograph "Photograph of Mayor Jane Smith" will allow the blind user to rr sense of the image. Accessible Design Benefits Everyone When accessible features are built into web pages, websites are more convenient and more available to everyone — including users with disabilities. Web designers can follow technique: developed by private and government organizations to make even complex web pages usab everyone including people with disabilities. For most websites, implementing accessibility fee not difficult and will seldom change the layout or appearance of web pages. These techniquE make web pages more usable both by people using older computers and by people using the technologies (such as personal digital assistants, handheld computers, or web-enabled cellu phones). With the rapid changes in the Internet and in assistive technologies used by people with disc to access computers, private and government organizations have worked to establish flexibl( guidelines for accessible web pages that permit innovation to continue. Resources for Web Developers To make web pages accessible, the web developer needs to know about web page features can make a web page less accessible or more accessible. Information about such features is available and many software developers are adding tools to web development software to m easier to make web pages accessible. Two important resources provide guidance for web developers designing accessible web pa( One is the Section 508 Standards, which Federal agencies must follow for their own new w pages. To learn more about the Section 508 Standards: • The Access Board maintains information on its website at www.access-board.gov and useful guide for web developers at www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/l 194.22.htm; • The Department of Justice has information about accessible web page design in an Ap report to the President. This report is available at www.usdoj.gov/crt/508/report/content and • The General Services Administration hosts an online course for web developers intere: accessible web design. This program was developed in conjunction with the Access Bc http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm 8/19/2003 Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities Page 4 of 7 the Department of Justice, and the Department of Education and provides an interactiv demonstration of how to build accessible web pages. This course is available at www.section508.gov, which also provides information about the Federal government's initiative to make its electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. A more comprehensive resource is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines developed t Web Accessibility Initiative. These guidelines help designers make web pages as accessible possible to the widest range of users, including users with disabilities. The Web Accessibility Initiative is a subgroup of the World Wide Web Consortium —the same organization that standardizes the programming language followed by all web developers. • Information for web developers interested in making their web pages as accessible as possible, including the current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines associated checklists), can be found at www.w3c.org/WAI/Resources, and • Information about the Web Accessibility Initiative can be found at www.w3c.org/WAI. Voluntary Action Plan for Accessible Websites • Establish a policy that your web pages will be accessible and create a process implementation. • Ensure that all new and modified web pages and content are accessible: • Check the HTMO of all new web pages. Make sure that accessible elements are used, including alt tags, long descriptions, and captions, as needed. • If images are used, including photos, graphics, scanned images, or image maps, make sure to include alt tags and/or long descriptions for each. • If you use online forms and tables, make those elements accessible. • When posting documents on the website, always provide them in HTML or a text-based format (even if you are also providing them in another format, such as Portable Document Format (PDF)). • Develop a plan for making your existing web content more accessible. Descrit your plan on an accessible web page. Encourage input on improvements, including which pages should be given high priority for change. Let citizens know at the standards or guidelines that are being used. Consider making the more popular pages a priority. • Ensure that in-house staff and contractors responsible for web page and cont development are properly trained. http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm 8/19/2003 Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities Page 5 of 7 • Provide a way for visitors to request accessible information or services by posting a telephone number or E'-mail address on your home page. Establish procedures to assure a quick response to users with disabilities who are trying to of information or services in this way. • Periodically enlist disability groups to test your pages for ease of use; use this information to increase accessibility. Web pages are written using a language called HTML(or"hypertext markup language').HTML is a"markup language"that tells a computer program(called a"browser")how information will appear or will be arranged on a computer screen.HTML tags are specific instructions understood by a web browser or screen reader. back Examples of Accessible Features for Websites ' Skiy t�aviFatnm G_., 1 The City of Forall Today*waft.Wedaftfty.MW%to _ 9ana W4 pw"v Web M 7 30 PM the town hM cor FWWK*,"a cantad N Smwh at a0i-3642,1 for roue.&—wbo n L&wy aduro On ncere r.orel►of 5 PM n V*rN W Wwary cadact 421.34- E 22ea to MWO Npmran I f � E`"b too the Woes t [ YY<I . �� 1evr Vfe Eve<rx t"abndar � Oow7 FoMe to A&q War to Votell For more a4u*oat4n ere Va"RtD�!*r Cinitao Lis I Site Map 1 City Services I Em 10 ment I Searxh http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm 8/19/2003 Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities Page 6 of 7 Notes: 1. When navigation links are used, people who use a screen reader must listen to all the link before proceeding. A skip navigation link provides a way to bypass the row of navigation link! jumping to the start of the web page content. back 2. All images and graphics need to have an alt tag or long description. back 3. Use alt tags for image maps and for graphics associated with the image map so that a pei using a screen reader will have access to the links and information. back 4. Some photos and images contain content that cannot be described with the limited text of tag. Using a long description tag provides a way to have as much text as necessary to explai image so it is accessible to a person using a screen reader but not visible on the web page. 1 5. Text links do not require any additional information or description if the text clearly indicatE the link is supposed to do. Links such as "click here" may confuse a user. back 6. When tables with header and row identifiers are used to display information or data, the h and row information should be associated with each data cell by using HTML so a person us screen reader can understand the information. back 7. A link with contact information provides a way for users to request accessible services or t suggestions. toacAk For More Information Technical Information Regarding Web Accessibility For technical assistance regarding Section 508 Standards and how to make web pages accE to people with disabilities, please contact the Access Board: 800-872-2253 (voice) 800-993-2822 (TTY) Information about the ADA The Department of Justice provides technical assistance to help State and local government understand and comply with the ADA. An important source of ADA information is the Departi http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm 8/19/2003 Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities Page 7 of 7 ADA Home Page on the World Wide Web. This extensive website provides access to ADA regulations; all Department ADA technical assistance materials, including newly-released publications; proposed changes in the ADA regulations; and access to Freedom of Informatil materials, including technical assistance letters. The website also provides links to other Fed agencies with ADA responsibilities. ADA Home Page -- www.ada.gov In addition, the Department of Justice operates a toll-free ADA Information Line that provide: access to ADA specialists during business hours. ADA Information Line 800-514-0301 (voice) 800-514-0383 (TTY) Reproduction Reproduction of this document is encouraged. The Attorney General has determined that publication of this periodical is necessary in the transaction of the public business required by law of the Department of Justice. PDF Screen Version of this Document PDF Print Version of this Document ADA Home Page last update:June 19,2003 http://www.ada.gov/websites2.htm 8/19/2003