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Grants Help Local Governments Remove Architectural Barriers Governor Jim Edgar has announced grants totaling $1 million to help 27 Illinois communities renovate public buildings to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. "Renovating public buildings to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act has proven financially difficult for many small communities," the Governor said. "These grants can make the difference by providing the funds necessary for local governments to make needed renovations. Our goal is to make sure that public services are accessible to all citizens, regardless of their physical challenges. "CDAP grants are among our most important tools to help small Illinois communities in meeting the needs of their citizens," Edgar said. "This particular component was designed specifically to make it possible for small communities to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It's Just one way CDAP helps small Illinois communities meet the needs of their residents." A project to renovate the Williamson County Courthouse is an example. Local funds have been used to begin efforts to improve accessibility to the building, constructed in 1975. Williamson County will receive a $92,000 CDAP grant to conduct Phase II of its renovation, including four accessible parking spaces for vans in the lower north lot and two spaces in the east lot, new ramps on the north side of the courthouse, jury area restroom renovations and signs. The CDAP program is administered by the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA). The ADA grants were awarded following a competitive review that evaluated a community's justification of project need, financial need and eligibility of the activities outlined in the project implementation plants. CDAP grants are awarded by DCCA to units of local government with populations of 50,000 or less that are not located within one of the seven large urban counties that receive funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The maximum grant available under this component is $150,000. The following communities received Removal of Architectural Barriers grants:
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