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Posted on: November 4, 2023

Public Comment Period for Draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, November 4, 2023 - In accordance with Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of South Lake Tahoe is updating its American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for City-owned buildings, parks, public rights-of-way, and City programs and services.  

The City selected Bureau Veritas Technical Assessments to develop the updated ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, and the draft document is now complete.  The Plan identifies barriers to accessibility, methods for improving access, establishes a schedule for removing ADA barriers, and involves public outreach during preparation of the Plan.  The Plan will provide a strategic approach and recommendations for continued access improvements as the City implements its updated ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan over the coming years.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR DRAFT ADA SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN

The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking public comment on its Draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan document during a 30-day period, which begins on November 4, 2023, and concludes on December 4, 2023.

The full document is available by clicking on the hyperlink below:

DRAFT ADA Title II Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT PLAN MAY BE SUBMITTED IN ANY OF THE METHODS BELOW BY THE END OF THE COMMENT PERIOD:

EMAIL (Preferred Method): Comments may be provided by email to Rebecca Penado at rpenado@cityofslt.us

TRADITIONAL MAIL: Comments may be provided in writing to the address below:

City of South Lake Tahoe

Attn: Rebecca Penado

1901 Lisa Maloff Way, Ste 300

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

IN-PERSON: Comments may be provided to City staff verbally or in writing at City Hall.  Please call 530-542-6064 or email rpenado@cityofslt.us to make arrangements at least 48 hours in advance to ensure a City staff member is available.

City of South Lake Tahoe City Hall

Risk Management (located downstairs)

1901 Lisa Maloff Way

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

BY TELEPHONE: Comments may be provided verbally over the phone by calling Rebecca Penado at 530-542-6064.

If alternative arrangements or accommodations are needed in order to submit comments, please contact Rebecca Penado by phone at 530-542-6064, by email at rpenado@cityofslt.us, or in-person at City Hall.