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2018 Annual Report
2018 ANNUAL REPORT Page 1
The Commission on Disability serves as an advisor to the City of Fort Collins City Council on
issues relating to citizens with disabilities. In its role as an advocate for citizens with disabilities,
the Commission on Disability: develops educational programs to acquaint citizens with issues
affecting individuals with disabilities; forms special committees to review and address particular
issues; works together with other Boards and Commissions and the City Council to provide
recommendations to assure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
1990 Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act and other legislation relating to
persons with disabilities; and serves as ombudsman between City departments, the private
business sector, and the community of citizens who have disabilities.
During 2018, the Commission members were as follows:
Terry Schlicting- Chairperson
Marilee Boylan
Michael Marr
John Morris- Vice Chairperson
Jan Barela-Smith
Rustin Hughes
Sherri Reichow- Recorder
Amanda Morgan
Ariana Kilmer
1. “FIVE BEHAVIORS OF A COHESIVE TEAM” TRAINING
• Members of the Commission attended 3hrs of training to increase the effectiveness of the
commission.
2. CITY EVENTS ALIGNMENT WITH ADA GUIDELINES
• The COD created and approved special event guidelines for the City to align with ADA
guidelines when planning special events.
• The COD created and approved a power point training that was requested from Doug Buffington
to be used to educate staff about disability etiquette and laws in preparation for New West Fest.
• Atlas Security, Security Contractor for New West Fest and Bohemian Foundation, made the
following changes for ADA alignment.
a) The BoNi@NWF website was updated to include an Accessibility Section that provided the
ability to download the Festival Accessibility Guide.
b) The Mountain Ave venue ADA platform was added.
c) Training from the Rocky Mtn. ADA Center was provided.
d) ADA seating was added to the Oak St. venue.
e) A Security Staff ADA Information and Etiquette Guide was developed
f) Three ADA drop off locations we added to the festival footprint.
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3. COMMISSION ON DISABILITY COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS
EACH YEAR, THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' COMMISSION ON DISABILITY HOSTS AN AWARDS
EVENT, FORMERLY TITLED THE MAYOR'S AWARDS. THE PURPOSE IS TO THANK THE PEOPLE
AND BUSINESSES WHO SERVE TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,
AFFECTING CHANGE BY EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF INCLUSION AND RESPECT.
Employer of the Year Sam’s Club, Fort Collins
Employee of the Year April Tauer
Volunteer of the Year Justin Kerley
Educator of the Year Tara Gross
Service Provider of the Year Cooper Home
Spirit of Fort Collins Olander School for Project-Based Learning
Dorothy Lasley Memorial Award Sam Lawrence
4. CITY PARK POOL- IN PROGRESS
THE CITY’S OPERATIONS SERVICES STAFF AND COD MEMBER COMPLETED A WALK-THRU OF
CITY PARK POOL TO IDENTIFY ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS BEYOND ADA COMPLIANCE.
OPERATIONS SERVICES HAS COMMITTED TO INSTALLING THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:
• Include the word “restroom” to sign installed to indicate location of accessible restroom
• Install grab bars in the women’s restroom
• Designate both of the accessible bathrooms as unisex
• Install a 5’ changing table in one of the restrooms
5. BUILDING PERMIT CHANGES
• The City approved Ordinance #149 and implemented The COD’s recommendation
within the building permit process to require accessible units with roll in showers when
a builder constructs 26+ units.
• Ordinance #149 requires roll-in showers to be 36”x60’’ within the accessible units with
roll in showers. This dimension allows care providers to safely assist the bathing
process.
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ACCESSIBLE DWELLING UNITS AND SLEEPING UNITS
Total number of
units provided
Minimum required number of
accessible units without roll-in
showers
Minimum required
number of accessible
units with roll-in
showers3
Total number of
required accessible
units
1 -25 1 0 1
26-50 2 - NOW 1 0 - NOW 1 2
51 - 75 2 - NOW 3 1 - NOW 2 4
76-100 4 - NOW 4 1 - NOW 2 5
101 -150 5 2 7
151 -200
201 -300
6
7
2
3
8
10
301 - 400 8 4 12
401 -500 9 4 13
501 -1000 2% of total 1% of total 3% of total
Over1000 20, plus1 for each100, or
fraction thereof, over I000
I0, plus I for each
I00, or fraction thereof,
over
30, plus 1 for each I00, or
fraction thereof,
over 1000
1000
aRequired roll-in showers shall be a minimum of 36" by 60" interior dimension.