This project provides funding for modifications to College facilities to comply with the accessibility provisions of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. Typical modifications include: paths of travel, entrance doors, stairs, corridors, ramps, toilet facilities, drinking fountains, parking, curb cuts, elevators, areas of refuge, public phones, signage, emergency notification and alarm systems, and other accessibility modifications to meet comfort, security, and safety requirements for people with disabilities. This project addresses access deficiencies in all College facilities. Project implementation is in accordance with ADA guidelines and the College's annual work program. The College has conducted a series of facility audits to determine ADA compliance and scope of required modification work, including estimated costs. Readily achievable modifications are implemented as part of the College's regular maintenance work.

Increase due to addition of FY31 and FY32 funding requests.

The ADA requirements mandate a comprehensive effort to provide accessible programs and barrier free facilities to disabled persons. The deadline for compliance with the requirement to make the College's programs accessible was January 26, 1995; however, the law allows for additional time to comply if available resources are limited for structural and building modifications. Based on the College's annual work program and available funding for ADA modifications, the College anticipates that the project will continue beyond the current six-year CIP. Relevant studies include the Montgomery College Strategic Plan, Collegewide Facilities Condition Assessment Update (1/23) and the Collegewide Facilities Master Plan (1/24).

FY27 Appropriation: $75,000 (G.O. Bonds). FY28 Appropriation: $75,000 (G.O. Bonds). The following fund transfer has been made from this project: $7,000 to Planning, Design & Construction project (No. P906605) (BOT Resol. #01-153 - 10/15/01).

Expenditures will continue indefinitely.

This project is coordinated with the scheduled building renovations, and the planned construction of new buildings, on the Rockville, Germantown and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campuses.