1. ADA Requirements for Rural Communities
Lisa Neie
FHWA Civil Rights Specialist

2. Title II of the ADA of 1990
No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of services, program, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.

3. 28 CFR 35 A self-evaluation of services, policies and programs
Notice informing public about ADA, its applicability to its services, program, or activities and the protections against discrimination

4. With more than 50 employees
Designation of a responsible employee
Adoption and publication of grievance procedures
ADA Transition Plan
Self-evaluation
How to be fixed (methods)
Schedule
Responsible party

5. And this all means to me?
Always have an obligation to ensure programs, services and activities are accessible and usable by all.
Have someone knowledgeable of requirements on staff
Use available resources –FHWA can provide training

6. Helpful websites US Access Board – www.access-board.gov
US Dept of Justice –
FHWA –

7. And if we decide not to?
Increase risk for community – complaints, lawsuits
Exclude community members – we are getting older
Lose sales tax dollars if community members & tourists can’t shop
Possibly lose Federal aid dollars for road work

8. FHWA Contact Information
Lisa Neie Civil Rights Specialist FHWA – AZ & NM Divisions