Compliance to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Event Date: 12/16/2020 - 12/17/2020
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Capacity:
Event Overview
ONLINE
December 16-17, 2020
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM MST
This is an asynchronous workshop with portions prerecorded as well as live online content. Link to the prerequisite videos will be included with your confirmation email. The online portion of the workshop will be hosted via WebEx. If you are not familiar with WebEx, please visit the Rutgers WebEx site to download the application before joining.
This workshop is offered by the NJ LTAP and is designed to assist local governments with an understanding of the basic minimum requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to ensure our roadways’ pedestrian network is accessible to all pedestrians. These requirements apply to all state and local governments regardless of their size. The workshop will include a brief overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the civil rights responsibilities of the public roadway owners, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, NJDOT requirements, and AASHTO “Green Book” requirements for the pedestrian networks along roadways.
The following topics are covered in the pre-recorded videos to be viewed prior to the start of the live online portion of the workshop:
- Federal Laws and Regulations and local government responsibilities
- Landmark court cases
- Standards, policies and guidelines, and proposed guidelines
- ADA Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans
The following topics will be covered in the live online portion of the workshop: - Sidewalks
- Street Crossings
- Curb Ramps
- Pedestrians signals for the blind, individuals with low vison, and pedestrians that are deaf or hard of hearing
- On street Parking
- Work Zones
PLEASE NOTE: Your log on information will be included in your registration confirmation email. If you do not receive an immediate confirmation, please check your junk/SPAM folders or email barbara.morgan@soe.rutgers.edu. Full attendance is required in order to receive a certificate of completion and PDHs.
DECEMBER 16-17 CLASS REGISTER HERE
Course Description:
Facilities in the public right-of-way (including walkways, ramps, curb ramps and landings, crosswalks, and pedestrian overpasses and underpasses) must be designed, constructed and maintained to serve all users. To meet the needs of all users, those involved with designing, building and maintaining infrastructure need a clear understanding of the wide range of abilities that occur within the population and the challenges in the public right-of-way faced by persons with disabilities. This course will identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Requirements for ensuring accessibility in existing facilities versus work in new construction and alternations will be discussed. Design elements necessary for achieving accessibility in the public right-of-way will be reviewed. Best practices will be identified.
Learning Objectives:
- Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines: Laws and Regulations
- Legal Requirements
- Pedestrian Characteristics
- Pedestrian Access Route (PAR)
- Curb Ramps and Other Transitions
- Detectable Warnings
- Pedestrian Crossings
- Street Furniture and Parking
- Work Zones and Maintenance
- Accessible Pedestrian Signals
Don't forget - with your registration, lunch is provided!
Roads Scholar II : Transportation Management
This is a course in the Roads Scholar II course track Transportation Management Focus area. Click above for more program details.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for this workshop is $50 per person for employees of government agencies and $75 per person for non-government agencies. Fee includes any class handouts and lunch. Registration can be paid online, or via invoice upon special request. Please contact cltap@frontrange.edu for questions.
Cancellation Policy
Please be considerate of those on the waiting list, cancel early if necessary. A full refund will be made if you cancel no later than 3 business days prior to the training day; otherwise, you will forfeit the registration fee.
Special Notes
In order to receive credit for this class, attendees must stay until the end when it is dismissed by the instructor and class certificates are awarded.