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In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the City of West Sacramento will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Employment: The City of West Sacramento does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. Effective Communication: The City of West Sacramento will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the City of West Sacramento’s programs, services, and activities. Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The City of West Sacramento will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the City of West Sacramento offices, even where pets are generally prohibited. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the City of West Sacramento, should contact the office of the program, service or activity coordinator as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. The ADA does not require the City of West Sacramento to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the City of West Sacramento is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to: ADA/504 Coordinator, Victoria Soares Capital Projects Department 1110 West Capitol Avenue, First Floor West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 617-4980 TTY: California Relay at 7-1-1 The City of West Sacramento will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. This notice is available in alternate formats from the ADA Coordinator. Public Notice and PostingThe City of West Sacramento, in keeping with its ongoing efforts to serve all members of the community, is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan and self-evaluation. The accessibility plan provides a comprehensive plan for access for individuals with disabilities to City facilities, parks, programs, services, activities and events. The City of West Sacramento is seeking input from agencies, organizations and individuals with disabilities. As an agency, organization or individual, the value of stakeholder guidance will help to address and prioritize current and future needs. Individuals who would like to provide input are invited to complete a survey, call or email the ADA Coordinator. Surveys are available for organizations that represent individuals with disabilities, patrons, community members, employees, and other interested individuals who wish to participate in the evaluation. Your comments and opinions are important to us and will provide valuable information regarding how the City of West Sacramento can better serve individuals with disabilities. Surveys are available from the City’s ADA Coordinator. Take the Survey for City of West Sacramento Program and Facility Users ADA/504 Coordinator, Victoria Soares Capital Projects Department 1110 West Capitol Avenue, First Floor West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 617-4980 TTY: California Relay at 7-1-1 Please contact the ADA Coordinator if you have questions, comments or would like to request a survey in an alternate format. Information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act can be obtained from the ADA Coordinator. The City of West Sacramento complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Grievance Policy and ProcedureThis Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
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