Making GA Beaches Accessible - Public Input Session
Comprehensive Disability Accessibility Assessment and Improvement Plan Public Input Session
The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) and the Georgia State ADA Coordinator’s Office are engaged in the development of a Comprehensive Disability Accessibility Assessment and Improvement Plan to enhance access and inclusion for people with disabilities in recreation and leisure activities offered by JIA.
The project outline for the Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) Comprehensive Disability Accessibility Assessment and Improvement Plan can be viewed here:
There will be a public meeting to discuss and gather input and feedback from the community regarding accessibility on Jekyll Island. The public is encouraged to participate in this open forum led by State ADA Coordinator Mike Galifianakis of Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, State ADA Coordinator’s Office.
WHEN: February 9, 2017, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Jekyll Island Convention Center, 75 N. Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, Georgia, Rooms 4 & 5
Session agenda:
- Welcome and introductions
- Overview of Jekyll Island and its Comprehensive Disability Accessibility
- Assessment and Improvement Plan process
- Status update on JIA's current ADA disability-related efforts
- Open forum and discussion
• Beach access
• Other JIA programs, services, and activities
- Next steps
If you need an accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact Jason Richardson at 912-635-4166 or .
We hope you will be able to join us as we work together on this important initiative.
