Facility and site ADA surveys are comprehensive assessments that evaluate buildings, outdoor areas, sidewalks, curb ramps, parking facilities, and pedestrian routes of the facility or site for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These surveys identify existing barriers to accessibility, document areas that do not meet current accessibility standards, and provide recommendations to help organizations improve access and usability for people with disabilities.

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1. DACTrak Reports
2. DACTrak Compliance Management

A self-evaluation is a comprehensive review of an organization's policies, practices, and procedures to identify barriers that may limit access or result in unequal treatment for individuals with disabilities. The process helps organizations assess compliance with ADA requirements, address potential accessibility issues, and implement improvements that promote equal access and inclusion.

DAC can review and assist in the development of written policies and operating procedures, administrative regulations and informal practices to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not subject to discrimination. Policy review and development may include:

Review and update of:

1. ADA Notices and postings
2. Accessibility policies, procedures and practices
3. Accommodation statements and policies
4. Grievance policy and procedures
5. Accessibility training practices and Staff Development
6. Designation of responsible employee as ADA Coordinator
7. Complaint and grievance support
8. Reasonable accommodation requests and review
9. General nondiscrimination policies
10. Contracts, facility use and Lease agreements
11. Emergency evacuation procedures
12. Remodeling and new construction policies
13. Maintenance of accessible features
14. Prior studies (Section 504 and ADA)

DAC provides comprehensive accessibility plan reviews for renovation projects, tenant improvements, facility upgrades, and new construction. Our accessibility specialists review architectural drawings and project documents to identify potential accessibility issues early in the design process, helping owners, architects, engineers, and contractors incorporate accessible design solutions before construction begins.

By evaluating plans for compliance with applicable accessibility standards and building codes, DAC helps reduce the risk of costly redesigns, construction delays, and compliance issues. Our detailed recommendations support informed decision-making and help ensure that completed projects provide safe, equitable, and accessible environments for employees, customers, and the public.

There are four (4) digital accessibility areas that public entities should be evaluating and generating a plan for compliance:

1. Public Facing Website(s)
2. Digital Documents
3. Third Party Applications
4. Mobile Applications

The Department of Justice’s Digital Accessibility “New Rule” provided for clear direction of what digital assets will be required to be conformant with the new rule and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 AA (WCAG 2.1 AA) by April of 2027 for public entities over 50,000 in population and April of 2028 for public entities under 50,000.

Similar to a traditional ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for both program and infrastructure barrier review and remediation, a public entity’s digital accessibility transition and action plan must first identify where barriers to access exist within the digital asset inventory.

Once the digital accessibility barriers are understood overall, DAC collaborates with its customers on the development and deployment of a digital accessibility action plan in each of the four (4) categories.

DAC can assist public entities to better understand what areas staff have the ability to remediate versus areas where they will need to communicate and verify conformance with outside vendors.

DAC assists entities to develop a multi-pronged and phased approach through the use of DAC’s planning methodologies and DAC-A11y digital accessibility software suite to assist public entities in meeting conformance goals.

DAC-A11y digital accessibility software suite is designed to assist in the on-going need to scan and remediate digital assets for conformance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Section 508 requirements. See how DAC Web, DAC Docs, and DAC Check can assist you in these requirements. Learn more about the DAC-A11y Digital Accessibility Suite.

DAC has provided training courses to many public entities with customized curriculums depending on the department or staff receiving the training, including:

1. Applicable government code, statutes and regulations
2. Performing field investigations and inspections
3. Preparation of reports via DACTrak
4. Monitoring and updating the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
5. Internal procedures for granting exemptions
6. Roles and Responsibilities of the ADA Coordinator
7. ADA Roles and Responsibilities for Front Line Staff
8. ADA Roles and Responsibilities for Executive and Management Staff
9. Maintenance of Accessible Facilities
10. Maintenance of Accessible Public Rights-of-Way
11. Strategies to reduce ADA risk and litigation

DAC can provide other accessibility related professional services:

1. Section 508 and WCAG conformance evaluations
2. ADA Technical support for Public Records Act Requests
3. ADA Plan implementation assistance and consultation
4. Assessments of outdoor-developed and recreational areas (pools, parks, trails, camping areas)
5. Assistance with State Departments of Transportation, FHWA, HUD, CDBG audits, inquiries and responses