Keith Coros Community ADA Implementation Grants Program

In August of 2008, ADA-Indiana re-named the Community ADA Grants program to pay tribute to the life and memory of Keith Coros. Keith was an ADA-Indiana member from 2005 until his passing in July of this year.

2008-2009 Community ADA Implementation Projects

ADA-Indiana, with generous support from the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities, is pleased to announce that FIVE organizations were chosen for funding through the 2008-2009 Keith Coros 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 organizations included:

Future Choices, Inc.

Future Choices, Inc., one of Indiana's Center for Independent Living based in Muncie, is offering ADA training using the ADA Audio Conference series. They have partnered with the local government and transportation entity to provide the audio conference series in different locations each month.

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is being funded to update and print their two ADA guides for local businesses: "Making Places of Public Accommodation Accessible to all" and "Hiring and Supporting People with Disabilities." These booklets were developed by the Chamber with the collaboration of local city officials and advocates.

Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living

The Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living (IRCIL), another Center for Independent Living, will work with local partners to assist businesses and organizations in the Fountain Square neighborhood (Southeast Indianapolis) to create access for people with disabilities.

Indiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The Indiana Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Indiana Transportation Museum were funded to explore ways to make the State Fair train accessible. Their project will focus on reviewing the existing historical train and the existing stops to assess and identify barriers to accessibility.

Bloomington's Council for Community Accessibility

The City of Bloomington’s Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) was funded to conduct two trainings in Monroe and surrounding counties for architects, construction personnel, inspectors, and municipal officials who approve plans for new business construction. The goal is for those involved in the process know their obligations under the ADA so businesses are accessible prior to opening, rather than after the fact, necessitating additional expenses.