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Welcome to the Accessible Communities newsletter
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has launched a new program to help communities in northeastern Illinois improve accessibility for their residents and visitors with disabilities.
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Trainings for communities, advocates, and allies on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its requirements
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Toolbox of resources to help complete self-evaluations and transition plans, two requirements of the law
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Technical assistance to our communities and guidance through the process
Our newsletter, Accessible Communities, will provide resources, updates, and information about improving accessibility and complying with the ADA.
We look forward to keeping you informed and invite you to connect, stay in touch, and join us to create a more inclusive region. Email us at accessibility@cmap.illinois.gov.
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Resources to improve accessibility in your community
Our new resource page provides essential information about improving accessibility and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as notice of upcoming CMAP trainings.
We’ll be adding templates, toolkits, and other resources to the page as we continue to develop our program.
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Stay tuned: Free ADA trainings coming soon
CMAP will offer free trainings on complying with the ADA and creating transition plans in early 2023. The course will be open to all municipal staff, communities, and other partners in the region. Look out for more information and a registration link in the coming weeks.
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Join virtual event: The Future of ADA Transition Planning in the Chicago Region
Learn about exciting new resources to help make communities safer, more accessible, and better connected at a virtual event on Thursday, October 13, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
You'll hear how CMAP and other agencies in the region are addressing ADA needs, how communities are reprioritizing mobility and accessibility, and how you can take action to make your community’s sidewalks, crosswalks, and transit stations universally accessible.
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Listen: Podcast with CMAP expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Linda Mastandrea, director of regional ADA planning and local safety at CMAP, was featured on a recent episode of the GovLove podcast. She shared some of the history of the ADA, how compliance can help cities, and what cities should be doing to create an ADA transition plan.
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