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Accessibility training materials available online
Thank you to the more than 130 attendees who joined CMAP and our regional partners for the fall accessibility training series! Learning about accessibility compliance — and putting those lessons into practice — are important steps toward making our region more inclusive and ensuring it continues to receive critical transportation funding.
The trainings covered the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II, and the Illinois Accessibility Code, the role of ADA coordinators, self-evaluations, and transition plans. Updated materials from the fall trainings are available online for all four modules, as well as captioned recordings of our spring trainings. Learn more about CMAP’s accessibility work and stay tuned for information on trainings in 2024.
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Federal Thriving Communities Program supports accessibility improvements
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Thriving Communities Program (TCP). The types of support include: improving local mobility, ADA compliance, public engagement with underrepresented voices, and more.
TCP offers two response opportunities for potential applicants:
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Letter of Interest due by 4:59 p.m. (EST) on November 15
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Notice of Funding Opportunity due by 4:59 p.m. (EST) on November 28
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Virtual public meetings for Red and Purple Modernization Next Phases Study
Join the Chicago Transit Authority to hear updates about the future modernization of the Red and Purple lines. The Red and Purple Modernization program includes accessibility and customer experience enhancements among other station and infrastructure improvements.
Tuesday, November 14 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Focus: Chicago Project Area - Thorndale to Howard & Addison to Sheridan
Thursday, November 16 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Focus: Purple Line Evanston Branch - Howard to Linden
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Move Illinois: IDOT seeks feedback on its long-range transportation plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation is in the early stages of creating Move Illinois, the state’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which will be finalized in 2024. The LRTP is a roadmap that outlines transportation goals, objectives, and planned investments over the next 20 to 30 years. The first Move Illinois survey is now live – it takes just a few minutes to provide valuable input to help shape a transportation system that works for all.
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Join the #AccessibleAirTravel awareness campaign
In celebration of the 37th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the #AccessibleAirTravel campaign to raise awareness about the rights of air travelers with disabilities to safe, dignified, and accessible air travel. With holiday travel around the corner, please take this opportunity to draw attention to the Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights.
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Local student honored by the First Lady for accessibility advocacy work
Anja Herrman, age 17 of River Forest, was one of 15 young women from across the country selected by First Lady Jill Biden as a “Girls Leading Change” honoree. Anja has led grassroots disability advocacy work and served as the youngest member of the Village of River Forest’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group. CMAP joins in celebrating this young leader who is shaping a brighter and more inclusive future!
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ADA National Network launched Employment Resource Hub
Whether you're an employer, an employee, or a job seeker, it's important to know your rights and responsibilities covered by the ADA. The ADA National Network recently launched its Employment Resource Hub, which covers a wide range of topics including: ADA basics, pre-employment (interviews, hiring, and examinations), reasonable accommodations, service and support animals, mental health, veterans with disabilities, addiction and recovery, and work leave.
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