| Mayor & Council's Advisory Committee on the Americans With Disability Act (ADA) The Advisory Committee for the Disabled was established by the Mayor and Council to consider, deal with and provide advice and counsel to the governing body as to the concerns of disabled persons, barrier-free facilities, employment practices and the like and general and specific compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Click here for a copy of Ordinance No. 06-34, which established the committee. In 1998, the Committee assisted Borough officials in the preparation of a Self Evaluation and Transition Plan in order for the Borough of Tenafly to satisfy the requirements of the federal regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act for municipal government facilities. The Plan was prepared after a review of all municipal facilities. The Committee is in the process of reviewing and updating the Plan. The Committee has worked with the Mayor & Council to improve accessibility throughout the Borough. Among the accomplishments are the following: - Construction of sidewalk ramps at various intersections throughout the municipality.
- Installation of automatic opening doors at Borough Hall and the Public Library.
- Purchase of a self-contained handicap rest room facility for the Tenafly Nature Center.
- Construction of handicap rest rooms at the Tenafly Senior Center.
- Construction of East Plaza sidewalk and ramp to Library.
- Purchase and installation of full body swing seat for children with disabilities at Walnut Park.
Resources Information & Technical Assistance on Americans With Disabilities Act
Bergen County Disability Services Division
State of New Jersey Disability Programs
New Jersey Guide to Handicap Parking |