Policy Action Plan
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Implementation of ADA Policy By Loren Domingo-Tangco
Action plan Should state the goal or purpose of the policy State the stakeholders State the instructions or activities in the process Evaluation of effectiveness of the project
Every policy has a purpose, when planning to implement it is important to state the goals, objectives and the vision of the policy. This is the guiding principle as objectives keeps changing as the process continues buts the goal remains. Apart from that all stakeholders should be included in the plan. The implementation of ADA is influenced by many stake holders. An action plan includes actions that are used to implement the policy. It also outlines the evaluation methods, these are used to determine the outcomes or results of the implementation process. 2
Stakeholders Disability support specialists Human resource representatives Managers Supervisor Employees with disabilities
Supervisors and managers support is required for implementation of a policy. In order to obtain authority to implement the policy, the top level administrators in the organization must be convinced that ADA is for good faith of the people with disability. They must understand the impact of the policy before they can support it. Human resource representatives are also influenced by the policy because they are responsible for hiring employees. They must therefore be familiar with the policy for it to be supported. Disability support specialist's advice the organization on the implementation process of the policy. Finally people with disability benefit from the policy. 3
Required Resources Reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities ADA training ADA coordinator hired
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Money Comprehensive communication program
The law mandates that every organization should have a reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. This includes ample parking spaces, elevators, rails and wheel chairs. This helps create a culture of inclusivity which attracts customer's .ADA coordinators helps development and implementation of the policy in the organization. Additionally in case of complains employees can go to them without seeking advice from third parties. Implementation ADA requires money, several changes need to be made in the organization in order to accommodate employees with disabilities. Also money is needed to train the employer and employees on how to work with people with disabilities in the organization. Similarly a significant cost may be spent in purchasing equipment's that meet their needs. A communication network ensures that everybody in the organization is up-to-date. 4
Sources of Resources
The organization Federal programs
Once the administrates of the organization have accepted implementation of the policy, they support the program by channeling resources to training, adjustment of accommodation and hiring ADA coordinator. Research has shown that implementation of ADA is not costly since apart from minimal adjustments to the facility most employees do not require accommodation. The other source of resources is from the federal government. The social security administration offers minimal income and insurance to those who have disabilities. Therefore does not have to incur extra costs by paying them higher than the other employees because of their condition. 5
Possible Challenges Insufficient awareness of the problem among decision makers; Insufficient persuasive power of experts Too little acceptance by authorities Lack of resources Lack of support from the authorities
It is difficult to implement a policy without support from the people in the administrative levels of the organization. The experts in the policy should therefore sell their policy to the management and receive approval. They should understand the benefits and value it brings to the organization. It becomes a challenge when they have minimal knowledge thus little acceptance of the policy. The traffic experts must have very high convincing power to persuade the authority into supporting the policy. (Frieden, 2015) 6
Time Frame Implementation of an ADA policy takes time and effort For efficient implementation it requires a proactive approach Proper allocation for training and implementation is necessary. The ADA policy should be implemented within 6 months
Effective implementation of ADA policy requires adequate time. The waiting time allows for training other employees about ADA and also alignment of resources necessary for implementation. Adoption of a policy takes time to be integrated in the organizations system. It can take a period of 6 months for ADA to be integrated. After the 6 months its outcomes can be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of the policy. 7
Evaluation Process Effectiveness of policy is determined by three main evaluations Evaluation of the content
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Evaluation of implementation Evaluation of impact
The content of the policy is evaluated to determine whether it meets the goals of the policy. The ADA policy offers protection to people with disability at all spheres, therefore that should be the aim of the content in the policy. If the content does not match the goals of the policy changes can be made. Evaluating implementation is very important because it provides information on barriers and facilitators. If the policy is implemented as intended it is going to be effective. The impact of the policy is determined by its outcomes. It is evaluated whether it met the intended goal or not. Short-term and long term outcomes should be evaluated. 8
Public Impact Boosts the self-esteem of people with disabilities in the public Improves public awareness of ADA Improves the quality of life of people with disability Promotes equality, justice and social change
When people with disability are allowed to participate in community activities it boosts their self-esteem and also positively impacts on the public view. The public can now trust them to perform duties just like other people without disabilities. According to ADA, people with disabilities should not be discriminated, equity is therefore promoted by encouraging inclusion and not denying them access to some institutions (Thompson, 2015). These social changes promotes equity and a just environment. 9
Personnel Impact The organization can hire people with disabilities regardless of their disability It boosts their self esteem It reduces discrimination of people with disabilities. Employees can perform the jobs essential functions with or without accommodation.
The ADA protects people with disability, therefore by implementing it in an organization, the organization will be expected to respect their rights. The human resource representative in the organization can recruit the employees based on their abilities and not disabilities. Additionally when they feel accepted and included in the organization it boosts their confidence. They can then work confidently towards achieving organization goals. Implementation of ADA in an organization creates awareness, it also helps the other employees to understand the unique and work collaboratively. 10
Considerations for seamless policy implementation Support from authorities in the organization Availability of resources for implementation Effective action plan Educating and training employees on ADA (Frieden, 2015)
A policy can be implemented easily when there is support from the authorities. This support is gained by having high convincing power. The authorities then give you support and permission to implement the policy in the organization. Aside from that, when resources are available implementation process becomes easy. A proper action plan ensures that the implementation process is seamless because it easily recognizes barriers and mitigates them. Apart from that, when the other employees have knowledge of ADA it becomes easier for them to adapt the new policies. 11
Conclusion For effective implementation of ADA policy there are a number of stakeholders ADA protects people with disability from discrimination Organizations who have adopted ADA have attracted more customers because it builds on their reputation
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Although implementation is faced by many challenges a good flexible action plan is very important.
Implementation of policies can be challenging, it is important that the traffic experts put more efforts in ensuring that the policies are accepted and supported (Frieden, 2015). A good action plan is flexible and can be adjusted at the course of implementation. Organizations that have implemented ADA have competitive advantage over those that have not. Because of their good reputation in equity, they attract more customers. Additionally if the policy has been accepted by the authorities they will support it thus making implementation easier. 12
References A Human Resource Perspective on Implementing the ADA. Retrieved from http://www.southwestada.org/html/publications/employment/humanresources/hrpersp Frieden, L. (2015). The Impact of the ADA in American Communities. Issued In Celebration Of The 25Th Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act, 1-24. Hanzl, S., Meschik, M., & Sammer, G. (2003). Policy Formulation and Implementation. PORTAL Written Material (1-75) Thompson, A. (2015). The Americans with Disabilities Act. JAMA, 313(22), 2296. doi: 10.1001/jama.2015.6296
