2026 National ADA Symposium

Things that Make You Go Hmmm…. Recreation Edition!
Presented by Jennifer Skulski and Bill Botten

Disc golf courses, splash pads, mounds on playgrounds, community gardens, lending libraries, skate parks, and surf parks. Do you sometimes just scratch your head and wonder, “Hmmm….. how DO the accessibility standards apply to these spaces?” When these spaces don’t fit neatly into the ADA playbook, compliance can be puzzling. This session blends real-life examples with practical guidance to help you apply the accessibility standards and confidently provide unique recreation facilities that are welcoming and inclusive of people with disabilities.

Title II: The Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan
Presented by Jennifer Skulski

So what exactly IS the difference between an ADA Self Evaluation and a Transition Plan? This session is the launch pad for all Title II ADA Coordinators. Here we will cover the administrative requirements under Title II, the difference between an ADA Coordinator and a Designated Responsible Employee, the Notice to Public, engagement including people with disabilities, and the components of an effective self-evaluation and transition plan. We will also discuss some instances where it might be necessary to revisit a public entity’s self-evaluation and transition plan, along with best practices for the ADA Coordinator to implement an ADA Action Plan.