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A resolution urging the Metropolitan Government to conduct a disability audit, as requested by the Mayor's Council for People with Disabilities, to evaluate the accessibility and inclusivity of facilities and accommodations for the disabilities community in Nashville and Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, it is crucial for Nashville and Davidson County to be fully and wholly accessible to individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, per the CDC, one in 4 U.S. adults-61 million Americans-have a disability that impacts major life activities; and
WHEREAS, recent news accounts describe stories of disabled visitors not able to easily move around typical tourist locations within Nashville; and
WHEREAS, Nashville was recommended to host the 2034 Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Nashville and Davidson County should aim to make the necessary improvements for accessibility and visitor experience within the next nine years; and
WHEREAS, some Nashville businesses are not always aware of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and could certainly benefit from expanding their reach to include disabled residents and visitors by ensuring full accessibility; and
WHEREAS, Nashville and Davidson County should always strive to become more accessible and welcoming for all Nashvillians and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Advisory Council on People with Disabilities discussed and recommended a disability audit; and
WHEREAS, such an audit should be conducted to incorporate and align with the review and update of Nashville's existing ADA Compliance Transition Plan; and
WHEREAS, such an audit should be conducted in close collaboration with city entities as needed and including, but not limited to, the Metropolitan Action Commission, the Department of General Services, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, WeGo, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, Metro Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Codes Administration; and...
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