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What is NEDSRA?
What are NEDSRA programs and services?
Who is eligible for NEDSRA programs and services?
Recreation Accessibility Consultants, LLC John McGovern; [email protected] Shelley Zuniga; [email protected] Terry McGovern; terry.mcgovern@rac-
llc.com W-T Engineering’s Family of Companies:
◦ W-T Land Surveying◦ Brusseau Design Group◦ Innovative Aquatic Design
Became effective Jan. 26, 1992
Provided comprehensive civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas of:◦ Employment◦ Public accommodation◦ State and local government services◦ Telecommunications
Title II is the section that governs the parks and recreation services that are provided through local park districts and recreation departments.
Facility access
Program access
Where renovations are being planned, access needs to be a part of the plans.
Many of the parks and facilities were developed before wheelchair access was in the mindset of developers.
It’s the right thing to do.
Requirement of the law to invite resident input.
We can measure, but we need real life practical input from those affected by access issues.