Fort Morgan, Colorado to Become ADA Compliant

August 2013 — The Department of Justice reached an agreement with the town of Fort Morgan, Colorado regarding the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The agreement is the 208^th made under Project Civic Access (PCA), an initiative which “[surveys] state and local government facilities, services and programs in communities across the country to identify changes needed to comply with the ADA.”  Under the agreement, the city is required to remediate accessibility barriers, which includes ensuring employment policies align with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations, providing notification of the ADA Grievance Procedure, and installing curb cuts and resurfacing walkways to ensure accessibility of sidewalks.  In addition, the city will review all emergency management procedures to ensure that emergency shelters are accessible, all evacuation plans consider the needs of people with disabilities, and that all communications are accessible.  Of the agreement, John Walsh, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, stated “One of the important roles the Department of Justice plays is ensuring that anyone can access their government. With the signing of this agreement with Fort Morgan, those with disabilities will be able to interact with their government, free of any barriers that may have previously blocked their access.”