Tag Archives: ADA

Work has begun on the first-ever ADA compliant trail in the Pleasant Hill Community. The .3 mile trail at Uplands Village will allow for easier access for folks with walkers and wheelchairs.  Uplands Village Trail Committee Chairperson Cheryl Heckler said they have had request for several years, and they’re excited to start work on the trail. “They wanted to have ... Read More »

The Fentress County Courthouse is rounding the corner on completion after beginning work in October. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that they are 85-90 percent complete on the project. Johnson said an emphasis has been put on keeping the historic feel to the building. “We’re losing so much history in the country nowadays,” Johnson said. “After it all gets torn ... Read More »

Fentress County’s ADA compliance projects are about 70 to 80 percent complete. That is according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson who said they’ve been working on 21 buildings since October. Johnson said with the $1.2 million in state funding they’ve been able to address parks, ball fields, the senior center and the library. “Biggest one right now, we’re going ... Read More »

Cumberland County has completed its transition plan to upgrade county facilities with ADA compliance issues. Mayor Allen Foster said this might be the first time the county has done a complete review of these needs. Foster said this will be a multi-year project, but the county will first address buildings the community uses the most. “We want to get the ... Read More »

UC Habitat for Humanity is looking for eligible seniors to apply for their Aging In Place program. Executive Director Pam Ealy said they are lacking the referrals they usually have and want to line up 20 to 30 repair projects over the Winter and Spring. Ealy said the Aging In Place program, or “Neighbor to Neighbor” is about addressing accessibility ... Read More »

The Americans with Disabilities Act turned 30 this month. President George H.W. Bush signed the bill into law on July 26, 1990. Holly Williams is the Director of Area Agency on Aging and Disability with the UCDD. She said the law has been a game changer. “The impact that the Americans with Disabilities Act has had,” Williams said, “has made ... Read More »