For Immediate Release: 8/5/2014 9:11 am
Worcester, MA (August 5, 2014) - The City's Draft ADA Self-Evaluation report will be used to update the Transition Plan, a living document used to monitor corrective actions. This report includes model policies and procedures and a summary of architectural barriers and proposed solutions for the City's 11 municipal buildings, three libraries, one police station, 10 fire stations and more than 20 open spaces.
Prior to finalizing the report, the process to update the City's plan includes public input, review of draft recommendations and a community-wide survey. The public is invited to attend a hearing at 4:00 PM on August 12 in Worcester City Hall to provide input to the City's plan and prioritization for future work.
Comments can be submitted for the public record in writing at the meeting. In addition, written or emailed comments will be accepted through 5:00 PM on August 26, 2014.
Comments and questions should be directed to the ADA Coordinator Jayna Turchek, City of Worcester, Office of Human Rights & Disabilities, 455 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 or email disabilities@worcesterma.gov.
The draft report is available in alternate formats. To request an alternate format, please contact the ADA Coordinator.
