FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — San Juan County has agreed to take steps to improve the accessibility of public facilities as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Daily Times of Farmington reports that the agreement requires the county to hire an independent architect to certify that the county has altered polling places and emergency shelters to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The upgrades include reducing the slope gradients of some wheelchair ramps, widening entryways and retrofitting bathrooms. The sheriff's office, office of emergency management and the county's detention facilities will also have to adopt accessibility possibilities.
San Juan County Safety and Compliance Manager Stewart Logan says the county estimates it will spend $175,000 on the project over three years.
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Information from: The Daily Times.
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