News Release

César E. Chávez National Monument Seeks Public Input on a Plan to Improve Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities

Date: July 24, 2023
Contact: Martha Crusius, [phone]

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking comments on a draft plan that provides recommendations for accessibility and removing barriers to key visitor experiences. Your participation is important to the planning process. The 30-day comment period opens on July 24 and will end Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

César E. Chávez National Monument is dedicated to assisting all park visitors in finding meaningful ways to connect with the park’s unique resources. The draft Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) includes specific actions, example site plans, and anticipated time frames for implementing accessibility improvements. The evaluation identified areas where the park can improve accessibility of physical assets and facilities, as well as programming and digital resources.

Using this plan in the future, the NPS anticipates facilities and numerous programs, services, experiences, and activities, will be enhanced and become more universally accessible. The park will use this plan as a guide to obtain funding and plan projects that will improve accessibility. All recommended actions will be subject to funding, consultation with other agencies and associated Tribes, and compliance with federal laws, such as the National Environmental Policy Act.

Information about accessibility at César E. Chávez National Monument can be found on the national monument's Accessibility page. To review the draft plan and provide comments, please visit the webpage for the plan on the Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website.