Accomplishments

The accomplishments for the year 2004 for the Montana Heritage Commission are as follows:

· Sensitivity to ADA is emphasized during spring training for seasonal workers.

· Loading dock for the 1910 Steam Locomotive #12 is ramped for wheel chair accessibility, ramps and docks are checked weekly for maintenance issues.

· Cars for passengers on the 1910 Steam Locomotive have "drawbridges" for wheel chairs to load and unload. (Drawbridges checked and maintained before each run)

· Wheel chairs have accessibility at both Nevada City Depot and Virginia City Depot.

· Accessibility Ramp into Nevada City Music Hall has been installed.

· Virginia City Gift Store is designed for wheel chair accessibility.

· McFarland Curatorial Center is equipped with ADA compliant restrooms.

· The newly printed brochures have been printed with larger font for easier reading.

· Visitors with disabilities are accommodated at the Virginia City Depot and Nevada City Depot by Heritage Commission Staff, regarding loading and off-loading of visitors from their associated vehicles, access to various sites and displays.

· Two walkers are available at Nevada City Music Hall for use throughout Nevada City Open Air Museum.

· The office at Content's Corner will have a ramp for ADA compliance. Completion of the project will be in 2005 and will allow wheelchair accessibility to the state office in Virginia City.

· The Montana Heritage Commission Office in Content's Corner has an accessible restroom.

· Reeder's Alley has accessible parking for individuals with disabilities available.

· The Stonehouse Restaurant has an ADA accessible entrance.

Goals:

· In 2005, all Commission program staff will continue to stay current on ADA requirements, will continue to provide for accessibility at meetings, will continue to teach, help understand, and monitor compliance with our ADA/Program related issues.

· The Montana Heritage Commission will continue to work with advisors, both state and federal, to address the ADA needs for the historic sites and displays as funding becomes available for upgrades in preservation.