In this episode, we talk about scoping requirements in two parts. First, is what role you play in the process. What are you required to do by law and what are you required to do by contract?  (This depends on who you are – private vs. government) Second, is where scoping starts for you.

For this week’s accessibility brief: “MTA Looks to Ramp Up Subway Accessibility With Fewer Costly Elevators,” “Disability Rights Advocates Sue Baltimore For Accessible Sidewalks, Streets,” and “City awarded $950K to make Main Street more pedestrian-friendly.”

In this episode, you will hear:

• Where scoping starts: private sector vs. government agency
• Viewing only a portion of the work or specific elements of a job
• Knowing you’re within the boundaries of your scope
• 3 ways to make an accessible program, service, or activity
• Accessibility requirements for Title 2 and Title 3 buildings (new vs. existing)
• Requirements for improving the path of travel 
• Ongoing obligation to improve access

 

Accessibility Brief: 

Topic 1:

MTA Looks to Ramp Up Subway Accessibility With Fewer Costly Elevators

https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/8/17/22629915/mta-looks-to-ramp-up-subway-accessibility-with-fewer-elevators

 

Topic 2:

Disability Rights Advocates Sue Baltimore For Accessible Sidewalks, Streets

https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2021-08-09/disability-rights-advocates-sue-baltimore-for-accessible-sidewalks-streets?fbclid=IwAR1mOS-7q4ze5UjJn95MwqsCmDRuo2l56udlOAInpyk4Dq1iyVV5-KX9XeY

 

Topic 3: 

City awarded $950K to make Main Street more pedestrian friendly

https://www.hendersonvillestandard.com/news/city-awarded-950k-to-make-main-street-more-pedestrian-friendly/article_deba69ea-f3d1-11eb-855b-37879fcd65bd.html?fbclid=IwAR3p2TrShcHfdtlqR_p4Od-WbLA5mHLnILeVKAbLcYbpoWg-sffjY0kdKsQ

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