What is an ADA Transition Plan?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability. ADA consists of five titles outlining protections in the following areas:

1. Employment
2. State and local government services
3. Public accommodations
4. Telecommunications
5. Miscellaneous Provisions

Title II of ADA pertains to the programs, activities and services public entities provide. As a provider of public services and programs, the City of Stillwater (City) must comply with this section of the ADA Act as it specifically applies to public service agencies. Title II of ADA Act provides that, “…no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.”

Subject to Title II of ADA, the City of Stillwater must conduct a self-evaluation of its facilities and develop a transition plan to outline strategies to achieve compliance. The ADA Transition Plan (Plan) outlines policies and procedures for both the City to maintain compliance, and for community members to have a dialogue about accessibility issues. The City’s Plan provides a better understanding of the assets within Stillwater and will help guide the City’s prioritization of ADA investment.

Additionally, progress on the Plan will ensure that the City maintains eligibility for State and Federal funding to support transportation projects.

City Council approved the ADA Transition Plan at their September 29, 2020 meeting.

• City of Stillwater's ADA Transition Plan
• ADA Grievance Form - (Fillable PDF)
• ADA Grievance Form - (Printable PDF)

Additional Resources            

• Washington County - ADA
• MnDOT - ADA