Sept. 13, 2012 - City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department hosts open house on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Sept. 19

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City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department hosts open house on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Sept. 19

The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to review the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan developed by the department for parks, recreation facilities, policies and procedures. The community is encouraged to provide feedback at an open house held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive.

The department’s ADA Transition Plan proposes enhancements and modifications to certain parks and facilities to bring them into compliance with ADA requirements. The Boulder Parks and Recreation strives to offer accessibility for everyone and public feedback on the plan is encouraged.

In 2010, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule in order to adopt enforceable accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These standards assure that state and local government services do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disabilities. Acting on these final standards, the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department has created a transition plan, which outlines compliance with these rules and regulations.

The ADA Transition Plan open house is being held in conjunction with an open house at the East Boulder Community Center. The public is invited to visit the newly renovated locker rooms, accessible pool, accessible weight room and more. Door prizes and light refreshments will be provided. Entry to the center is free for this event.

The ADA Transition Plan will be available for review online by noon Tuesday, Sept. 18, and comments will be accepted through October at: www.boulderparks-rec.org.

For more information, please contact Jeff Haley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 303-413-7233.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 September 2012 15:49