Ben Duncan

This Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan details Stewart County, Tennessee's commitment to achieving compliance with Title II of the ADA. The plan involves a comprehensive self-evaluation of county-owned facilities, policies, programs, services, and activities to identify physical and programmatic barriers. It outlines methods for barrier removal, establishes a phased implementation schedule for corrections, and addresses key areas such as public information, ADA coordination, grievance procedures, communication, and staff training. The goal is to ensure full accessibility and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities across all County operations, with a target completion date for all identified improvements by 2063.

The 2023 Stewart County Hazard Mitigation Plan is a comprehensive update designed to identify and address the community's notable risks and specific vulnerabilities to natural and man-made hazards. The plan's objectives include protecting the lives and health of citizens, decreasing vulnerability to both new and existing structures through mitigation planning, and encouraging public support for hazard mitigation. This update aligns with federal requirements, including Building Resilient Communities and Infrastructure (BRIC), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), aiming to reduce human, environmental, and economic costs associated with disaster events through long-term mitigation initiatives.