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AMERICANS with DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) & ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM UPDATE City Council Workshop, March 10, 2026 ADA: Federal Framework for Cities 2 •Federal civil rights law •Prohibits disability discrimination •Applies to state and local governments •Covers facilities, programs, services, and digital content What Cities Are Required to Do 3 •Designate an ADA Coordinator •Establish and Maintain an ADA Transition Plan •Identify and prioritize barriers •Provide accessible public information •Show ongoing progress Why This Matters 4 •Ensures equal access •Improves usability for all •Reduces legal risk •Supports inclusive communities Federal Enforcement Environment: Most Common Deficiencies 5 • Outdated or missing Transition Plans • No prioritization or timelines • Inaccessible facilities and sidewalks • Inaccessible websites and documents Glendale’s ADA Program: Progress to Date 6 • ADA Coordinator designated • ADA policies and procedures updated • Facility evaluations initiated • Cross-department coordination underway • Digital accessibility enhancements • ADA Transition Plan update in progress •Public Outreach Scheduled ADA Program Phasing 7 • Phase 1: Planning & Foundation • Phase 2: Implementation • Phase 3: Monitoring & Updates Phase 1 – Current Focus 8 • Onboard of ADA Consultant • Establish ADA Committee • Facility evaluations • ADA Transition Plan Update • Barrier identification and prioritization • Governance and coordination Phase 2 & Phase 3 – Looking Ahead 9 • Barrier remediation projects • Capital planning alignment • Digital accessibility remediation • Annual monitoring Community Outreach & Public Participation 10 • Collaborating with Commission on Community and Culture for Public Outreach (ongoing) • Informational tables at City libraries and Glendale Adult Center – March 20 • Glendale Live community event – March 21 • Public feedback opportunities will be ongoing AMERICANS with DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) & ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM UPDATE City Council Workshop, March 10, 2026