Town of Barnstable ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan

Overview

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was created to provide rights and protections for individuals with disabilities. This law provides rights and protections for both employment related matters and for access to programs and services to individuals with disabilities. Title II of the ADA lists the specific requirements that apply to local governments.  The documentation of an ADA Self - Evaluation and Transition Plan is required to comply with Title II of the ADA. The intent and purpose of an ADA Self - Evaluation Plan is for a public entity to identify issues and conditions that could impact qualified individuals with disabilities. The intent and purpose of a Transition Plan is to set forth a written process and method whereby the public entity can modify, replace, or remove identified ADA compliance issues and conditions over time.

In 2021, the Town of Barnstable was awarded a $250,000 planning grant by the Massachusetts Office on Disability to hire a consultant to perform the work of developing a self – evaluation and transition plan for the Town.   The Town of Barnstable contracted with the Institute for Human Centered Design to complete a comprehensive review of our policies, facilities, services, and programs. 

Review the Plan

Due to the amount of information evaluated with this project, the link to the plan is separated into seven categories; executive summaries, primary asset facilities, secondary asset facilities, beaches, parks, and playgrounds, parking lots, website report, priorities for the ADA Transition plan, and resources.  

To review the full plan and learn more follow each of the links to find specific information on properties evaluated in this plan.

In an effort to increase opportunities to view the plan, copies of the Town’s ADA Self – Evaluation and Transition Plan can be found at the Barnstable Adult Community Center, Centerville Public Library, Cotuit Library, Hyannis Public Library, Marstons Mills Library, Osterville Village Library, School Administration Building, Sturgis Library, Town Hall, and Whelden Memorial Library.

If you should have any questions about the ADA Self – Evaluation & Transition Plan, please contact Tammy Cunningham, ADA Coordinator and Assistant Director of Human Resources, at 508-862-4692 or Tammy.Cunningham@town.barnstable.ma.us

If you are need of an accommodation to access and view the document, please contact Tammy Cunningham at the contact information listed above.