• Provide accessible services, programs & activities under Title IIa of the ADA
• Provide accessible facilities (Titles II & III) -
          Roadways, bridges, sidewalks, buildings, sites, parking
• Provide technical support to professional staff, consultants & contractors
• Remain up-to-date on changes and revisions to the ADA and accessibility requirements related to transportation services and facilities
• Provide training to in-house staff, consultants & contractors
      FDOT has developed multiple courses to address implementation of ADA requirements across the many phases of Department-managed projects and facilities
• Modify Department design standards for roadways, structures & buildings
• Coordinate with other state agencies, local governments and other parties in the implementation of ADA/accessibility requirements across shared services & facilities
  Respond to public requests, comments & complaints - provide corrective actions

 ADA Program Accomplishments:
 

• ADA / Facilities Accessibility Procedure implemented
      (Original 1992 -- Updated - 1994, 1997 & 2001)
• Facility ADA Surveys & Transition Plans conducted
        Surveys - 1992 & 2001
        Transition Plans - 1992 & 2001
• ADA Self-Assessment of policies and procedures conducted - 1992 & ongoing
• ADA Modifications to standards and guidelines provided  - 1992 & ongoing
• ADA program & contact information provided on WEB site
•  ADA Training provided by Department
        Department staff (annual & ongoing)
        Design Consultants (design conferences, training expos)
        Contractors, CEIs (construction conferences, invited to staff training)
• Florida is one of the first states to have text telephones (TDDs/TTYs) at all interstate rest areas and Turnpike service plazas.
• Family (unisex) restrooms are being added to rest areas - Currently in about 1/2 of all interstate rest areas - Ultimately in all rest areas
• Some Department Standards go beyond ADA requirements.
        Latest guidance from the Access Board and USDOT/FHWA
        New guidance for Detectable Warnings
        48" minimum width of Accessible Route
• Other standards are under consideration for additional work
        Accessibility on bridge approaches and bridge structures
        Sidewalk/ramp conditions on bridges
• Coordination of accessibility issues and safety issues
        Sidewalks and barrier walls
        Drainage inlets, grates & scuppers in/near the sidewalk