Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities

City of Abilene Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities Agenda Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities of City of Abilene to be held on July 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM at City Hall, 555 Walnut Street, Council Chambers, Abilene, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments on Any Item on the Agenda MINUTES 1. Approval of Minutes (Discussion and Action) AGENDA ITEMS 2. City Mission and Board Resolution 3. Special Events Accessibility Checklist (Discussion and Action) 4. ADA Assessment (Discussion) 5. CityLink Report (Discussion) 6. Champions Day (Discussion) 7. Grant for Nelson Playground (Discussion) 8. Upcoming Board Topics (Discussion) • This item allows board members to recommend topics to be included and discussed at future board meetings. ADJOURNMENT Notice In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Abilene will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings. To better serve you, requests should be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to scheduled meetings. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at 325-676-6208. Telecommunication device for the deaf is 325-676-6360. CERTIFICATION Page 1 of 20 I hereby certify the above meeting notice was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Abilene, Texas, on the 8th day of July, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Kaitlin Richardson, Deputy City Secretary, TRMC, CMC Page 2 of 20 City Mission and Board Resolution Page 3 of 20  City Mission "We work together to build a community of the highest quality for present and future generations." Page 4 of 20  Board Resolution That the purpose of the Board is to serve as a point of contact and a voice for the residents of the City of Abilene to the City Council concerning matters of accessibility, use, and benefit to persons with disabilities, to review and discuss matters referred to the Board by the City Council and the City Manager, and to provide recommendations to the City Council. Page 5 of 20  Special Events Accessibility Checklist Page 6 of 20  City of Abilene Special Event Accessibility Checklist General • Please indicate an emergency contact table with phone # • Designated location for power wheelchairs to charge • Accessible walkways available • Quiet area • ADA accessible bathrooms • Area for service dogs to rest and/or relieve themselves • Have you provided a Request for Accommodation Statement within all marketingmaterials? (i.e., “If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact [name of contact person and phone number] at least 72 hours before the event. ” • Is there a plan in place to provide sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, Braille, or other alternative formats, if needed? Page 7 of 20  Accessibility Checklist Cont'd • Have staff, volunteers, or others been trained on appropriate ways to assist people with disabilities? • Are all food and beverage vendors located on an accessible path of travel? • Are all sales counters at a height of 34 inches or less and cane detectable? • Are 5 percent of all tables in the eating area accessible? • Are all displays and/or exhibits located on an accessible path of travel? • Is there a minimum 5 -foot turning space in front of, or inside of, an exhibit area? • If seating is provided to the general public, are there varied seating choices for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment? • Is companion seating available next to the space for the person using the mobility equipment? Page 8 of 20  Accessibility Checklist Cont'd • Is proper signage in place identifying the accessible path, toilets, parking, and seating accommodations? • Are there a minimum of 5 percent, but not less than 1, accessible portable toilet units? • Are all cords, wires, hoses, etc., that are located within a path of travel ramped or placed within a cord cover? (If tape is used, colored tape is required) Parade • Designated area promoted for ADA viewing area • Food trucks near ADA area • Signage that says designated ADA viewing area • Have you spoken with vendors about the need for them to be accessible? • Do you have a parking plan with designated accessible parking spaces and/or a designated loading/unloading area? Page 9 of 20  City of Abilene Special Event Accessibility Checklist ADA Accessibility The City of Abilene wants to ensure that all special events provide reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities. Here is a general checklist when planning your event; please note there may be additional requirements and not all of these may apply: General • Please indicate an emergency contact table with phone # • Designated location for power wheelchairs to charge • Accessible walkways available • Quiet area • ADA accessible bathrooms • Area for service dogs to rest and/or relieve themselves • Provided a Request for Accommodation Statement within all marketing materials? (i.e., “If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact [name of contact person and phone number] at least 72 hours before the event.” • Is there a plan in place to provide sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, Braille, or other alternative formats, if needed? • Have staff, volunteers, or others been trained on appropriate ways to assist people with disabilities? • Are all food and beverage vendors located on an accessible path of travel? • Are all sales counters at a height of 34 inches or less and cane detectable? • Are 5 percent of all tables in the eating area accessible? • Are all displays and/or exhibits located on an accessible path of travel? • Is there a minimum 5 -foot turning space in front of, or inside of, an exhibit area? Page 10 of 20 • If seating is provided to the general public, are there varied seating choices for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility equipment? • Is companion seating available next to the space for the person using the mobility equipment? • Is proper signage in place identifying the accessible path, toilets, parking, and seating accommodations? • Are there 1-5 percent accessible portable toilet units? • Are all cords, wires, hoses, etc., that are located within a path of travel ramped or placed within a cord cover? (If tape is used, colored tape is required) Parade • Designated area promoted for ADA viewing area • Food trucks near ADA area • Signage that says designated ADA viewing area • Have you spoken with vendors about the need for them to be accessible? • Do you have a parking plan with designated accessible parking spaces and/or a designated loading/unloading area? Page 11 of 20 ADA Assessment Page 12 of 20  Accessibility Plan • City of Abilene is required to have an Accessibility Plan and Transition Plan • This is an unfunded requirement • The City is under contract to develop the Accessibility Plan • Staff has requested funds to begin the Transition Plan • Regular Good Faith Effort Reviews are required • Staff will bring items to Mayor's Board for People with Disabilities as needed • Current Areas of emphasis: • Name ADA Coordinator – Lesli Andrews • Review and update policies, if needed • Review and update procedures and practices, if needed • ADA Self Evaluation, Accessibility Plan, and Transition Plan • Review and update website and digital information Page 13 of 20 CityLink Report Page 14 of 20 CityLink Report Page 15 of 20 Champions Day at Adventure Cove Page 16 of 20 Champions Day ● July 18th ● 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ● Free Admission: guests with disability ● 50% Off: up to 4 family members Page 17 of 20 Texas Recreation and Park Society Healthy Play Grant Page 18 of 20 General Information ● TRAPS Statewide Initiative Program ● Goal is to help build healthy communities through play and recreation. ● Grant will fund the cost of the playground equipment for the new playground at Grover Nelson Park. 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