What is a transition plan in the context of the ADA?

• A. A document that lists all ADA titles and their enforcement agencies.
• B. A long-term financial budget for a company to fund accessibility upgrades.
• C. A schedule for employee performance reviews.
• D. A plan to identify barriers in existing facilities and outline steps and timelines for accessibility improvements.

Answer: (D)

A transition plan is a roadmap for removing barriers to accessibility in existing facilities and services. It identifies where barriers exist and lays out concrete steps, responsible parties, and realistic timelines to make programs, activities, and spaces accessible. This is the best description because it directly captures the purpose of a transition plan: to plan and schedule practical actions and priorities for improving accessibility over time, often including assessment, cost estimates, and public input. The other options don’t fit because they describe unrelated documents or schedules—listing enforcement agencies, budgeting for upgrades, or general employee performance timelines—whereas a transition plan focuses specifically on identifying barriers and outlining steps and timelines to address them.