Westport Seeks Feedback About ADA Accessibility In Town

Press release from the Town of Westport:

WESTPORT, CT — The Town of Westport is working to improve accessibility in public spaces—and we need your input. Whether you live with a disability, support someone who does, or care about making Westport inclusive for all, your feedback is essential.

What’s Happening

In 2024, the Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) retained the W-T Group (WTG) Accessibility Practice to develop ADA-compliant transition plans for parks and public facilities throughout its communities. These plans identify existing access barriers and outline phased improvements over time.

The Town will host two in-person community engagement sessions to gather feedback and share updates:

Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT 06880

• Wednesday, August 20 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, August 21 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Each session will be led by John McGovern, head of WTG’s Accessibility Practice, who will:

• Review key ADA requirements for Town facilities and parks
• Highlight findings from WTG’s recent site assessments
• Emphasize the value of public feedback in shaping retrofit priorities
• Invite attendees to share their access needs and suggestions
• Outline next steps for the Town’s ADA Transition Plan

Participate from Home

Can’t attend in person? You can still help by completing a short, anonymous survey. The survey complements the live sessions and ensures all voices are considered.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r...

Register For the In-Person Sessions: https://forms.gle/kkPEiVMnYoZh...

If you need a disability-related accommodation, other than the provided sign language interpreter, please indicate your needs via the registration link or contact:

Eileen Lavigne, Assistant Town Attorney
203-341-1043 | 📧 elavigne@westportct.gov

Questions? Reach out to:

• John McGovern, WTG — 224-293-6451 | jmcgovern@wtgroup.com
• Eileen Lavigne, Town of Westport — 203-341-1043 | elavigne@westportct.gov

Please share this invitation with others who care about accessibility. Together, we can make Westport more inclusive for everyone.

This press release was produced by the Town of Westport. The views expressed here are the author’s own.