Create accessible environments for all citizens.
The BlueDAG WayTM helps local governments identify barriers, organize findings, and keep accessibility work connected across departments.
Social inclusion for independent living in your community.
Helping public entities manage ADA compliance work at a practical scale.
More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, many U.S. municipalities still struggle to comply with accessibility requirements. Shortfalls in resources and funding are often cited, as achieving ADA compliance can be a large-scale undertaking.
When public spaces and buildings are not accessible, people with disabilities are left out of civic life. Cities and counties need a practical way to identify barriers, set priorities, and document progress.
Accessibility concerns extend beyond facilities and buildings. The accessibility of public right-of-way is a primary challenge for local agencies. Without accessible sidewalks, curb cuts, and signalized intersections, people with disabilities are effectively cut off from the community. Making public right-of-way accessible is a foundational step toward creating inclusive communities.
A proven track record moving accessibility initiatives forward.
Positively impact the lives of those you serve.
The BlueDAG WayTM provides local agencies and municipalities with the tools and knowledge to create accessible environments for all citizens. Our approach is inclusive, participatory, and user-centered. We believe that everyone has the right to live independently in the community of their choice. We’ll work with you to assess your needs, develop an action plan, and implement the changes required to make your assets accessible to everyone.
Cities and counties use The BlueDAG WayTM to organize ADA findings, update transition plans, and coordinate remediation across departments. Medford, Oregon; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Framingham, Massachusetts; Jefferson County, Colorado; and Santa Rosa County, Florida are among the local agencies that have used BlueDAG to move accessibility work forward.
Update your transition plan.
Ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to your facilities, programs, and services.
Your agency may have an old transition plan, or no plan at all. BlueDAG helps you build or update that plan with field data, barrier tracking, remediation priorities, and a Living Transition PlanTM that can be maintained over time.
Our user-friendly tools and methodology make it easy to assess your current situation, identify barriers to accessibility, and create a detailed plan of action. And because our team of subject-matter experts is always up-to-date on the latest accessibility standards, you can be confident your Living Transition PlanTM will meet all requirements:
- Self-evaluation of the accessibility of your facilities, programs, and services
- Designation of a responsible employee or group to coordinate ADA compliance efforts
- Identification of physical barriers that need to be removed or modified
- Training for all employees on the requirements of the ADA and how to best serve customers and clients with disabilities
- Development of policies and procedures ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to your facilities, programs, and services
- Development of effective communication plans, including alternate formats for people with hearing or vision impairments
The BlueDAG WayTM
Get started quickly and see measurable results.
Accessibility is not just about compliance with the law. It’s about creating environments, programs, and services that work for everyone. As a BlueDAG subscriber, you’ll measure steady progress on your path toward accessibility and gain useful reporting from your data in one place. When coupled with our Client Success PlanTM, BlueDAG’s easy-to-use tools make it possible for any agency to get started quickly and see results.
Help when you need it.
Transition planning can be a large project. BlueDAG can connect agencies with experienced consultants and BlueDAG-certified inspectors for field work, review, and implementation support when extra help is needed.
Funding accessibility work.
Funding is often part of the accessibility plan. BlueDAG helps agencies review possible funding paths and prepare the information needed to support ADA compliance work.