ADA Accessibility

Current ADA Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation Project

The City of Turlock is committed to fostering a community of accessibility for all. As part of our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, we are currently conducting a comprehensive data collection effort to assess accessibility across our public spaces. Right now, teams are in the field gathering detailed measurements on pedestrian right-of-way assets including curb ramps, median refuge islands, pedestrian pushbuttons, and sidewalks. These assessments focus on key factors of ADA compliance to identify and address barriers to mobility.

Our data collection will expand to include City-owned facilities and parks. By evaluating these spaces, we aim to ensure that all residents, visitors, and anyone who benefits from accessible design can enjoy Turlock's amenities and public spaces. The information we gather will guide future improvements, helping us prioritize upgrades and create a safer, more welcoming Turlock for all.

What is an ADA Transition Plan?

An ADA Transition Plan is a guide that shows how the City will remove barriers to accessibility, as detailed in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Why is it important?

It promotes equal access for people with disabilities, helps the city follow federal law, and guides how to prioritize and fund improvements to create a more inclusive community.

What can the public expect to see?

Over the next few months, you will see personnel assessing City-owned facilities, parks, and pedestrian right-of-way. In the coming years, you will notice improvements like accessible ramps, upgraded sidewalks and crosswalks, clearer signs, improved facility accessibility, and easier access to City programs and services.

How can the public stay involved?

The City of Turlock values public input during the ADA Transition Plan process. You can stay involved by:

• Attending public meetings and open houses to learn about the plan and give feedback.
• Following City updates on social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Reviewing documents and updates on the City's ADA Transition Plan webpage.
• By clicking on the following links to access an interactive mapping tool developed for the City of Turlock's ADA Transition Plan, allowing residents to easily drop pins and submit comments about accessibility barriers directly from their phones or computers:

English Version of Mapping Tools
Spanish Version of Mapping Tools

*All materials can be provided in accessible formats. Contributions can be arranged in a way that is accessible to everyone, whether this is a video call, large print, or Braille.

ADA Community Engagement Meeting Replay

Please feel free to submit feedback and questions into the YouTube video comments section.

Notice of Compliance

Notice of Compliance

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, the Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), California Government Code Section 11135 and other applicable codes, the City of Turlock does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities.

Employment: The City of Turlock does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and will comply with the Fair Employment and Housing Act, as well as Title I of the ADA, including the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), including the requirement to provide reasonable accommodations.

Effective Communication: The City of Turlock will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities, including sign language interpreters, documents in Braille and other alternate formats, to ensure information and communication is accessible to people who have speech, hearing, vision, or cognitive impairments so they can participate equally in the City's programs, services and activities.

Modification to Policies and Procedures: The City of Turlock will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all of its programs, services and activities. For example, individuals with service animals behaving within applicable standards are welcome in offices and City facilities, even when pets are generally prohibited.

Anyone who requires auxiliary aides and services for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service or activity in the City of Turlock, should communicate with the responsible Department contact as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

Neither the ADA nor state law requires the City of Turlock to take action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs, activities or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, activity or service of the City of Turlock are not accessible should be directed to:

ADA Coordinator: Paul Loehr, Risk Management Director
156 S. Broadway, Suite 230, Turlock, CA 95380
Voice: (209) 668-5540 ~ TTY: (800) 735-2929
Email: ploehr@turlock.ca.us

The City of Turlock will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or a group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids and services or making a reasonable modification to a policy to create access.

Official Responsible / Grievance Process

The City official responsible for implementation of the ADA Transition Plan, also known as the ADA Coordinator, is also responsible for reviewing official ADA grievances. If you have a question, would like to report an accessibility issue, or would like to file an ADA grievance you may do so by:

1. Email Paul Loehr, Risk Management Director at ploehr@turlock.ca.us
   
2. In-person or by mail at City of Turlock, Risk Management, Attn: Director of Risk Management, 156 S. Broadway, Suite 230, Turlock, CA, 95380.

ADA Grievance Procedure
ADA Compliance Grievance Form
ADA Compliance Grievance Form (Spanish)

2017 ADA Self-Evaluation

On November 14, 2017, the City Council adopted an ADA Self-Evaluation that analyzes the programs, services, and activities provided by the City for accessibility compliance. The final version is posted below.

ADA Self-Evaluation

2014 ADA Transition Plan

On May 13, 2014, the City adopted the revised ADA Transition Plan and associated appendices related to survey results. This document describes the process by which the City's building, parks, and public facilities were evaluated for accessibility compliance, provides a detailed description of each accessibility barrier, outlines the steps necessary for achieving compliance, establishes a priority and severity level for each barrier, as well as identifies the official responsible for implementing the plan.

ADA Transition Plan
Compliance Survey Results (Facilities)
Compliance Survey Results (Pedestrian Signals)
Compliance Survey Results (Intersections / Curb Ramps)
Compliance Survey Results (Mid-block / Sidewalks)