New Braunfels Parks Department adopts ADA transition plan

The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department has adopted an Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan to meet national accreditation standards during an Oct. 8 Parks and Recreation Department meeting.

The details

The plan will guide the department in improving accessibility across facilities and programs, serving as an interim measure until the city's broader ADA plan is finalized, said Shannon Jackson, parks analyst for the city.

The city was previously accredited in 2020 but did not meet the standard for having an ADA transition plan, Jackson said.

The adopted interim plan will allow the department to present it as part of its documentation for the 2025 re-accreditation process, when the department goes through the process again starting in January.

A closer look

The ADA transition plan outlines how the Parks and Recreation Department will improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities across its facilities and programs, according to official city documents.

According to the documents, the city will:

• Evaluate existing facilities to identify barriers that limit access for people with disabilities
• Determine which barriers to address first based on their impact and urgency
• Outline specific steps, timelines, and responsible parties for removing barriers and enhancing accessibility
• Involve individuals with disabilities and advocacy groups in the planning process to ensure the plan meets their needs