Do I have to provide the IDNR Division of Outdoor Recreation with an Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan?
Not for the purposes of this plan. This is an item that is included on the checklist for those who voluntarily want to provide it to us. IDNR does not require it; this is a Federal requirement, and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice. We recognize the difficulties in conducting this kind of evaluation in-house without specialized and possibly expensive outside experts. There is much helpful guidance and information at: http://www.adagreatlakes.org/ada/ . We will still accept the plan if the actual accessibility self-evaluation and transition plan is not included. IDNR does require a concise commentary or table illustrating some examples of currently accessible facilities, currently inaccessible facilities, and a suggested timeline for improvements, estimated costs, the person(s) responsible, and potential funding sources. NOTE: Title II of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act does require that state and local entities perform an accessibility self-evaluation and create a
