ADA Planning Guide
The following page is designed to assist and educate cultural organizations as they prepare and develop their long range plan for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Plans are a requirement for all organizations receiving funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State. In addition, a majority of the state's County Cultural and Heritage Commissions require a plan from their grantees.
On this page
- Getting Started
- Self Assessment
- Policies and Practices
- Grievance Procedures
- Employment
- Programs & Services
- Marketing and Communication
- Facility Accessibility
Getting Started
These items will give you a better understanding of the law and provide you with general tips and guidance prior to beginning your self-assessment and the writing of your ADA plan.
Self Assessment
The Cultural Access Network has instituted this self-assessment and ADA planning tool in direct response to comments from arts organizations as they endeavored to write a comprehensive and usable ADA plan. It is strongly enouraged that the assessment is conducted by members of the organzation and their ADA advisory committee.
Policies and Practices
ADA is an organizational priority and therefore, appropriate policies and procedures are needed to meet the requirements of the law.
Grievance Procedures
A board approved grievance procedure is meant to provide an internal mechanism for your organization to use in the event of a patron complaint.
Employment
It is important for organizations to have non discrimination employment policies, be able to provide accessible accommodations for interviews, and to include marginal and essential functions in various job descriptions for staff and volunteers.
Programs & Services
This section provides an overview of the various programs and services that can be offered by your organization.
Marketing and Communication
This section provides several resources and tips to assist your organization in marketing and communicating to patrons with disabilities.
Facility Accessibility
This section provides resources and guidance in assessing your facility, as well as those that you might rent or use.
Stages Festival audience. Photo by David Kelly Crow
Stages Festival audience. Photo by David Kelly Crow
Stages Festival audience. Photo by David Kelly Crow
