~ The City of Colorado Springs is commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by acknowledging the significant progress made by the Office of Accessibility in improving access to parks, trails, businesses, and essential city services for all citizens and visitors. As a result of their efforts, individuals with disabilities are now able to fully enjoy and participate in the city's offerings.

The Office of Accessibility is responsible for ensuring compliance with Title II of the ADA and coordinating the city's efforts towards ADA implementation. They work closely with advocacy and community-based organizations that serve individuals with disabilities to create an all-inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Recent accessibility enhancements throughout the city include a new half-mile ADA-compliant trail at Garden of the Gods Park, complete with a compliant shuttle stop and designated accessible parking stalls. The city has also invested in large, universally accessible playgrounds at Panorama, Acacia, and Venezia parks, with plans for similar projects at Rampart Community and Greyhawk parks in the near future.

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The commitment to accessibility extends beyond just parks and trails. Improvements have also been made at popular attractions such as Helen Hunt Falls, Rock Ledge Ranch, and community centers throughout the city. This year alone, over 200 opportunities will be provided through the track chair program for individuals with mobility challenges to experience hiking trails at Blodgett and Red Rock Canyon open spaces. In addition, significant infrastructure improvements have been made over the past decade, including 20,000 new or retrofitted ADA-compliant curb ramps.

As Colorado Springs celebrates this milestone anniversary of ADA, it reaffirms its dedication to creating an inclusive community. Ongoing efforts will continue to identify and implement improvements that make the city more accessible for everyone. The ultimate goal is for all residents and visitors to be able to partake in the joy and beauty of Colorado Springs regardless of their abilities.

For more information on the City's ADA initiatives, interested individuals can visit ColoradoSprings.gov/accessibility. The City of Colorado Springs remains committed to creating a welcoming and accessible environment for all.

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