2007-2008 Community ADA Implementation Projects

ADA-Indiana, with generous support from the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities, is pleased to announce that three organizations were chosen for funding through the 2007-2008 COMMUNITY ADA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS program. The purpose of the program is to promote increased implementation of the ADA in Indiana’s local communities. The funded organization included:

The City of Elkhart Human Relations Commission

The City of Elkhart Human Relations Commission is hosting the 2008 Annual Conference of the Indiana Consortium of State and Local Human Rights Agencies in June. As part of the conference, ADA-Indiana is funding the “ADA Track” for attendees which will include employers, human rights workers, and human resources professionals.

Lifestream Services, Inc. in Delaware County

Lifestream Services, Inc., a service provider based in Yorktown, is developing a training and publication called “Understanding the Link between the ADA and Public Transportation.” They will host the training for transportation staff and people with disabilities.

Future Choices, Inc., in Muncie

Future Choices, Inc., one of Indiana’s Center for Independent Living based in Muncie, is offering training and conducting follow-up site accessibility checks in collaboration with the City/County ADA Coordinator. The training will offer the Great Lakes ADA Center's Legal Issues webinar series to city and county officials.