Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Federal and state law requires equal access for all individuals to physical facilities, programs, services and activities at our schools.  SIA offers information, support and resources to ADA coordinators and other district staff with all aspects of ADA Title II compliance including building standards and school site accessibility, Transition Plans, administrative evaluation of programs and services along with emergency evacuation planning.

Accessible Design and Building Standards –   The 2010 California Building Code and the federal 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design are both utilized in providing the “most stringent” accessibility standards in the creation and maintenance of school facilities.   Stay current with the latest information and resources on both of these accessibility standards.  Learn More > 

Emergency evacuation for students, staff and visitors with access and functional needs -  Emergency preparedness is critical for all students, staff and visitors at your school, but even more so for individuals who require assistance during an evacuation.  There are a significant number of considerations for the evacuation process which must be planned in advance in order to be effectively implemented in the midst of an emergency situation.  These planning documents can assist your school in developing integrated written emergency evacuation planning and procedures for the people who need it most.  Learn More > 

Playgrounds and play areas -  The newly revised 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design now detail more specific provisions on play equipment, accessible routes, transfer systems and more.  The U.S. Access Board provides a summary and overview of these regulations along with an online training course.    Learn More > 

Accessible Swimming pools - Pool lifts, sloped entries and transfer steps are all means of providing accessibility to a school swimming pool.   Learn more and stay up to date on the new provisions in the 2010 ADA Standards scheduled to take effect on January 31, 2013.  Learn More >

Administrative rules and policies -  Naming an ADA Coordinator, posting a non-discrimination notice, and policies regarding service animals and ticket sales are all among the federal ADA rules.  Learn about the Five-Step Action Plan for school districts and the new provisions included in the revised 2010 ADA Title II rules.   Learn More >

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