The City welcomed public input and participation for the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Project. Past opportunities for participation in the development of the Plan are listed below.

City of Santa Clara Council Meeting – August 20, 2024. The ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan was presented at the City Council meeting for consideration and the Plan was adopted by the Council. Please refer to the Report to Council for this meeting.

City of Santa Clara Council Meeting – April 9, 2024. The draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan was presented under a Study Session at the City Council meeting as an opportunity for the public and Council to provide input on the draft Plan. Please refer to the Report to Council for this meeting.

Americans with Disabilities Act Committee – February 15, 2024. The draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan was presented to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee. For additional information and details about the ADA Committee and meeting, please visit the Committee's webpage.

• ADA Agenda February 15, 2024

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting – January 22, 2024. The draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan was presented to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Please refer to the Report to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee for this meeting.

Senior Advisory Commission Meeting – November 27, 2023. The draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan was presented to the Senior Advisory Commission. Please refer to the Report to Senior Advisory Commission for this meeting. 

ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Virtual Community Outreach Meeting – Nov. 1, 2023 The City hosted a virtual community outreach meeting to present the draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The meeting included a presentation about the draft Plan and an opportunity to ask questions and provide input. A recording of the event is available below:

Americans with Disabilities Act Committee – February 15, 2024. A draft of the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan was presented to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee. For additional information and details about the ADA Committee and meeting, please visit the Committee's webpage.

• ADA Agenda February 15, 2024

Americans with Disabilities Act Committee – May 18, 2023. An update of the status of the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Project efforts was presented to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee. For additional information and details about the ADA Committee and meeting, please visit the Committee's webpage.

Community Outreach Event No. 1 – April 11, 2019. The City hosted a community outreach event to introduce the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan project.  The event included a presentation about the project and an opportunity to ask questions and provide input. 

Americans with Disabilities Act Committee – March 14, 2019. An introduction of the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Project was presented to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee.  For additional information and details about the ADA Committee and meeting, please visit the Committee's webpage.

• Completed Self-Evaluation of City policies, programs, and recommendations to improve access for people with disabilities.
• Completed a detailed evaluation and reports identifying potential physical barriers to accessibility in City buildings, parking lots and parks.
• Completed an evaluation and mapping of City managed public sidewalks, intersections, curb ramps and other pedestrian features in the public right-of-way.
• Completed public engagement through working with the City's ADA Committee, public outreach events, and website informational updates.
• Completed prioritization and approach for removal of physical barriers at City buildings, parks and public right-of-way features.
• Completed circulation of Public Review Draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for review and comments.
• Presented the Plan at the City of Santa Clara ADA Committee.
• Presented the Plan at the City of Santa Clara City Council meeting.
• Plan adopted by the City of Santa Clara City Council.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Santa Clara will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. Reasonable modifications in policies, procedures and/or practices will be made as necessary to ensure full and equal access and enjoyment of all programs and activities for all individuals with a disability. Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should contact the City's ADA office at 408-615-3000, to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to allow participation by such individuals, please do not wear scented products to meetings at City facilities.