Having a SEPTP is the legally, morally, and financially right thing to do for all entities. SEPTPs can be thought of as tools to create and maintain successful accessibility compliance programs. SEPTPs are living documents/plans that require periodic updating.
Read MoreState and local government entities are required to ensure that interested people, including people with vision or hearing impairments, can obtain information as to the ”existence and location of accessible services, activities, and facilities.” Public and private (non-government) entities should do this also. Public notices play a key role in providing this information.
Read MoreThis article about Self Evaluation Plan and Transition Plan (SEPTP) is Part 4 - Getting Started with Training. The information contained within this series can be used to build a new SEPTP or audit an existing SEPTP. Learning about the ADA, both the purpose and requirements, is critical whether you are just starting out with a SEPTP program or to train newcomers for inevitable turnovers in participants. Training will be an ongoing process for most entities.
Read MoreAfter a comprehensive self-evaluation of all programs, activities, services, and facilities operated by the entity, a transition plan should be created to list all items where structural changes are needed at the facilities.
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