In an attempt to promote the civil rights of persons with disabilities through community education on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), your local ADA Advisory Board of Southwest Florida, in conjunction with the Center for Independent Living of Southwest Florida, have developed three goals for their 2003-2004 campaign.

GOAL 1 – is to “educate business and community leaders about the provisions of the ADA…”

GOAL 2 - is to “provide local businesses and agencies information and feedback regarding accessibility and barrier removal…” and,

GOAL 3 – is to “increase community participation in ADA advocacy efforts.”

They will then forward a copy of your concern to the business owner and follow up to see if any action has been taken. If you wish to have your name included in the complaint, please check the box on the ADA Business Accessibility form.

We believe that by sharing this information with local businesses, that we will be able to accomplish two things: 1) your future ability to enjoy access to their business, and 2) their ability to attract more customers thus increasing their business and employment opportunities in our area.

Please fill out the form and include any additional information you feel supports your concerns. This may include pictures or any supporting documentation. We encourage you to also offer suggestions on how your visit could have been better served.

We hope you will see the value in this and encourage your family and friends to do the same. Together we can make our community truly diverse.

Rose McGahee, Chairperson