This checklist is a collaboration between Knoxville’s Mayors Council on
Disability Issues (CODI) and disability advocates within our local
area. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires
public accommodations to provide goods and services to people with
disabilities on an equal basis with the rest of the public.
The overall
goal is to afford every individual the opportunity to benefit from our
county’s businesses and services and to recognize and celebrate our
businesses and services that are disability friendly.
This
tool was developed by the CODI Livability Committee to serve as a
common “Best Practice Guide” for businesses and facilities, and for
enhancing their quality of services to people with disabilities. The
CODI Accessible Checklist by “NO MEANS” is meant to replace OR add to
the ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal for Existing
Establishments or Facilities.
The removal of barriers can often be
achieved by making simple changes to the physical environment. Each
state has its own regulations regarding accessibility. To ensure
compliance with all codes, know your state and local codes.
Area Businesses that have completed the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues (CODI) Livability Committee's Accessibility Checklist Survey who have received a score of "great" or "excellent" will receive a window cling that reads "This Business is Disability Friendly" and will appear on this page as well. If you are interested in having members of the CODI Livability Committee come to your business location to perform a voluntary accessibility checklist survey, please email
[email protected].