ADA Audit and Transition Plan
The Town of Parker offers a wide variety of services and amenities for a diverse population of residents. Our community includes a number of individuals with a disability, and it is important that we continue making progress toward providing equal access and opportunities for all of our citizens to take advantage of the same programs, services and activities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Title II of the ADA specifically applies to state and local government agencies, including Parker. This includes making things like facilities, public transportation systems, recreation opportunities, social services, courts, voting and Town meetings accessible for all.
In 2023, the Town engaged with a consulting firm, Mile High Accessibility Consultants (MHAC), to conduct an ADA Audit and draft an ADA Transition Plan based on their findings. The intent of this self-evaluation was to review Parker’s entire public program, including all facilities on public property, identify any potential obstacles and remove these barriers for our residents and visitors.
With MHAC’s help, the Town performed a comprehensive evaluation to determine the extent of which individuals with disabilities may be restricted in access to our community. The ADA Audit and Transition Plan is significant in that it establishes our ongoing commitment to the development and maintenance of policies, programs and facilities that include all citizens. Findings from these efforts will help guide the planning and implementation of necessary modifications over the next decade.
Public input is crucial for the self-evaluation and transition plan process. The initial draft of the Town’s ADA Audit and Transition Plan was recently completed, and we are looking for feedback from all citizens, including those who have a vested interest in ensuring Parker is accessible.
Please view our draft ADA Transition Plan and let us know your thoughts by taking our survey.
Who's Listening
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Phone (303) 805-3333 Email amoreno@parkerco.gov -
Phone (303) 805-3333 Email sbedard@parkerco.gov -
Phone (303) 805-3147 Email rdittmer@parkerco.gov
I'm a below knee amputee and walk with a prosthetic leg and for the most part I'm able to get around most places that I want to visit. Where I see areas of improvement are the handicap parking availabilty in the Downtown Old Parker district as if there is handicap parking available it is on the backside of business and way out of the way and even at that there are very few spaces available. Another area is the Pace Center they have about a dozen spots for handicap parking but that is still not enought to accommodate all who needs an easier spot to park. And just to explain the reason that I need or like a handicap parking is they are usually wider so I can open my door all the way to help get my leg out of the door. I do see many people useing the handicap spots that do not have the placards or plates and I hope to see better/more enforcement of those spots. Thank You
Currently not. Not holding owners responsible for making buildings and restaurants accountable to ada regulations. Having a disability it is hard for me to attend my appts. in buildings with no elevators on mainstreet old town hall, above fica and going to restaurants on main street plus Handicap parking spots. Also, please go younger on transition plan.I'm a stroke survivor at 47 yrs old. Thank You
I am a stroke survivor and have limited mobility on my left side. All entrances to buildings, stores, offices, etc in Parker should have the blue handicap push button to auto open doors. Doors are heavy and difficult to open. Also, people park in handicap spaces without placards or plates ALL the time. This should be policed more frequently. I have a service dog and find only some store owners are aware of their access rights. It would be helpful to educate store owners in Parker, especially restaurant owners, of the basic do and don'ts of the rules. This would make for a more pleasant experience for service dog handlers.
In your transition plan or survey, please don't stop at 65 plus, if you ask about age. Please use 75 and 85 Plus or something similar so you don't miss me and others. Thank you. Denver Fox 303-773-3890