CMAP is pleased to announce that registration is open for our free spring 2024 accessibility trainings.

At this time, CMAP does not plan to host future trainings on these topics, so if you have been considering attending, please take this opportunity to learn about improving accessibility in your community!

The half-day training sessions cover many aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility compliance, with a particular focus on the public right-of-way.

Trainings are designed for municipal staff, public works staff, ADA coordinators, elected and appointed officials, community leaders, and anyone interested in learning about how to make their communities more accessible. Participants are welcome to attend one or all of the training workshops. Learn more about CMAP's work improving accessibility in the region.

Spring 2024 trainings at a glance: 

• March 5 - 6:  NEW! Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) I and II (two half-days)

• March 12: ADA and Title II 

• April 15: ADA self-evaluations and design standards

• April 16: ADA transition plans

• May 1: NEW! PROWAG I and II (full day)

• May 2: Illinois Accessibility Code

Registration links and details are below.

NEW! Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)

CMAP’s PROWAG trainings are offered over two consecutive sessions (PROWAG I and PROWAG II); attendance at both is recommended but not required. Learn more about CMAP's PROWAG trainings. 

PROWAG I will cover the history of accessibility rule making, the application of federal design standards, and federal vs. state vs. local codes. It will also cover technical aspects of PROWAG related to pedestrian access routes and on-street parking. 

PROWAG II will cover technical aspects of PROWAG related to curb ramps, crosswalks, detectable warning surfaces, pedestrian push buttons and signals, and more.

March PROWAG sessions (two half-days)

• When: Tuesday, March 5 (PROWAG I) and Wednesday, March 6 (PROWAG II), 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

• Where: South Elgin Public Works Department, 1000 Bowes Road, South Elgin, IL 60177

• Register for March PROWAG sessions 

May PROWAG sessions (full day)

• When: Wednesday, May 1, PROWAG I from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and PROWAG II from 1:15 to 4:00 p.m.    

• Where:  Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, IL 60480

• Register for May PROWAG sessions 

The ADA and Title II

Participants will learn about the ADA, Title II of the ADA, and the roles and responsibilities of municipalities and local government under the act. Learn more about CMAP's ADA and Title II training. 

• When: Tuesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Where: Village of Lemont (Village Hall), 418 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439

• Register for Module 1: ADA and Title II

ADA self-evaluation and design standards

This session provides comprehensive and hands-on training about ADA self-evaluations, ADA design standards, identifying barriers to access, documenting the self-evaluation, and more. Learn more about CMAP's ADA self-evaluation and design standards training. 

• When: Monday, April 15,  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Where: McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098

• Register for Module 3: ADA self-evaluation and design standards

ADA transition plans

This module provides comprehensive and hands-on training to develop and implement an ADA transition plan. Learn more about CMAP's ADA transition plans training. 

• When: Tuesday, April 16,  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Where: McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098

• Register for Module 4: ADA transition plans

Illinois Accessibility Code

This session provides an overview and technical understanding of the Illinois Accessibility Code (IAC). Topics include IAC application, interptretation, and enforcement; accessibility requirements for pedestrian routes, parking, restrooms, drinking fountains, and more; and accessibility requirements for new construction, additions, and historic buildings. Learn more about CMAP's IAC training. 

• When: Thursday, May 2,  9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

• Where: Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, IL 60480

• Register for the Illinois Accessibility Code training

Details and Accommodations

An assortment of breakfast pastries and coffee will be provided to fuel your learning journey.

Please note that the event will be held in-person. No virtual option is available at this time.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in these trainings or are unable to attend in person, please contact Borja Gonzalez at least two weeks before the training date at bgonzalez@cmap.illinois.gov or 312.386.8635.