HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-17 - Res. Amending Res. 49-14 for Mason County's Americans with Disabilities Act CoordinatorsRESOLUTION NO. ilQ.-! l
Mason County's Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinators
Amends Resolution 49-14 and Title 2 Chapter 2.46 of the Mason County,
Washington, Code of Ordinances
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990
and ;
WHEREAS, Mason County adopted Resolution 49-14 acknowledging compliance with
the law and designating the Support Services Director and Emergency & Information
Services Manager as ADA Coordinator contact persons for any internal or external
complaints or grievances. Mason County, Washington, Code of Ordinances designated
the Support Services Director and Emergency and Information Services Manager to be
the designated contact and investigate complaints and grievances .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Mason County
Commissioners herby designates the Support Services Director and Emergency and
Information Services Manager as Mason County's ADA Coordinators for any internal or
external complaints or grievances and authorizes posting of the expanded Notice under
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the ADA Coordinators shall post Mason County's
ADA Grievance Procedure (Exhibit A) and Notice of Nondiscrimination (Exhibit B) in all
County buildings .
DATED this !i!±:_ day of April 2017 .
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Tim Whitehead, Chief Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
Chapter 2.46 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CONTACT PERSONS .. f
Sections:
2.46.01 0 Contact persons-Designated.
2.46.020 Contact persons-To review and investigate complaints.
2.46.010 Contact persons-Designated.
The Support Services Director and Emergency & Information Services Manager
shall be designated as ADA contact persons for any internal or external complaints or
grievances and will provide proper notice of this complaint procedure to the community and
on official county bulletin boards and will provide complaint/grievance forms (See Attachment
A and Attachment B attached to the resolution codified in this chapter and on file in the office
of the county clerk of the board) in all county facilities where there is public access.
(Res . XX-XX (part), 2017).
2.46.020 Contact persons-To review and investigate complaints.
The Support Services Director or the Emergency & Information Services Manager
will review, investigate and otherwise dispose of such complaints in a manner that meets the
good of the service and will provide a quarterly report of any ADA concern to the board of
county commissioners.
(Res. XX-XX (part), 2017).
EXHIBIT A
ADA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Mason County has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt equitable resolution of
complaints alleging any action prohibited by the U.S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Title II states, in part, that "no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, solely
by reason of such disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination" in programs or activities sponsored by a public entity.
Complaints should be addressed to:
Mason County ADA Coordinator
411 North 5th Street
Shelton, Washington, 98584
(360) 427-9670
1. A complaint should be filled in writing and contain information about the alleged violation such as the
name, address, phone number of complainant and the location, date and description of the violation.
Alternative means of filing complaints, such as a personal interview, will be made available for persons with
disabilities upon request.
2. A complaint should be filed as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the alleged
violation.
3. An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow the filing of a complaint within fifteen (15) calendar
days. The investigation shall be conducted by Mason County's ADA Coordinator. These rules contemplate
informal but thorough investigations, affording all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an
opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint.
4. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and description of the resolution, if any, shall be
issued by the ADA Coordinator, and copy forwarded to the complainant no later than fifteen (15) calendar
days after the investigation.
5. If the response of the ADA Coordinator does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may
appeal the decision within fifteen (15) calendar days after the receipt of the response to the Board of County
Commissioners. A final decision will be made by the Board of County Commissioners within thirty (30)
calendar days.
6. The ADA Coordinator shall maintain the files and records relating to complaints. Mason County shall
retain these records for at least three years.
7. The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be
impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies such as filing of an ADA complaint with the responsible
federal department or agency. Use of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other
remedies .
8. These rules shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons to meet appropriate
due process standards, and to assure the Mason County complies with the ADA and implementing
regulations.
EXHIBIT A
PROCEDIMIENTO DE QUERELLAS DE ADA
Condado del mason ha adoptado un procedimiento de queja internos preven pronta solucion equitativa de las
quejas alegando cualquier accion prohibida por las regulaciones del Departarnento de Justicia estadounidense
aplicacion el titulo II de la ley de estadounidenses con discapacidades. Titulo II los Estados, en parte, que 11 de lo
contrario no individuo calificado con discapacidad, unicarnente por razon de tal incapacidad, se excluira de la
participacion en, ser negado los beneficios de o ser objeto de discriminacion11 en programas o actividades
patrocinadas por una entidad publica.
Las quejas deben ser dirigidas a:
Coordinador de ADA Condado de Mason
411 North 5th Street
Shelton, Washington, 98584
(360) 427-9670
1. una queja por escrito se debe llenar y contienen informacion sabre la presunta violacion coma el nombre,
direccion, numero de telefono del querellante y la ubicacion, fecha y descripcion de la violacion. Medias
alternativos de presentacion de denuncias, coma una entrevista personal, estaran disponibles para las
personas con discapacidad previa solicitud .
2. Una queja debe presentarse tan pronto coma sea posible, pero no mas tarde de treinta 30 dias calendario
despues de la supuesta violacion.
3 . Una investigacion, coma puede ser apropiado, seguira la presentacion de una queja dentro de quince 15
dias. La investigacion se efectuara por el Condado de Mason Coordinador de ADA. Estas normas
contemplan investigaciones informales pero exhaustivas, que ofrezca a todas las personas interesadas y sus
representantes, si cualquier oportunidad de presentar pruebas pertinentes a una queja.
4. Una determinacion escrita en cuanto a la validez de la denuncia y la descripcion de la resolucion, silos
hubiere, se expedira por el Coordinador de ADA y copia enviada a la organizacion querellante no mas tarde
de quince 15 dias calendario despues de la investigacion.
5. Si la respuesta del Coordinador de ADA no resuelve satisfactoriarnente el asunto, el demandante puede
apelar la decision dentro de los quince 15 dias calendario despues de la recepci6n de la respuesta a la Junta
de Cornisionados del condado. Una decision final se hara por la Junta de Comisionados del Condado
dentro de 30 treinta dias de calendario.
6. El Coordinador de ADA mantendra los archivos y registros relativos a las quejas . Condado del mason
conservara estos registros durante al menos tres afios .
7. El derecho de una persona a una resoluci6n rapida y equitativa de la denuncia presentada a continuacion no
debera ser deteriorado por la busqueda de la persona de otros remedios coma la presentacion de una queja
de ADA con la agenda o Departarnento federal responsable. Uso de este procedirniento de quejas no es un
requisito previo para la busqueda de otros remedios.
8. Estas reglas se interpretara para proteger los derechos sustantivos de las personas interesadas para curnplir
con normas de proceso debido apropiado, y asegurar el Condado de Mason cumple con la ADA y
reglamentos de aplicacion.
EXHIBIT B
NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Mason County will not discriminate
against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs
or activities.
Employment: Mason County 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: Mason County will generally, upon request, provide appropriate
aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified person with disabilities so
they can participate equally in Mason County's programs, services, and activities, including
qualified sign language interpreters, and various other ways of making information and
communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: Mason County 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.
Requests for Accommodation: 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 Mason County, should contact the Court or Department directly.
Please make requests for accommodation at least 48 hours before the scheduled event.
Problems or Complaints:
Ross McDowell, Emergency & Information Services Manager and ADA
Coordinator -360-427-9670 or rmcdowell@co.mason.wa.us
Frank Pinter, Support Services Director and ADA Coordinator
360-427-9670 or fpinter@co.mason.wa.us.
The ADA does not require Mason County to take any action that would fundamentally alter the
nature of its programs or services, or impose and undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of Mason County is not accessible to persons
with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinators as listed above.
Mason County 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.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO OUR SERVICES.
8/2014
EXHIBIT B
AVISO BAJO LA LEV DE AMERICANOS CON
DISCAPACI DAD ES
Conforme a los requisitos del titulo II de las Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) de 1990 y la
secci6n 504 del Acta de rehabilitaci6n de 1973, Condado de Mason no discriminara contra
individuos calificados con discapacidades sobre la base de discapacidad en sus servicios,
programas o actividades.
Empleo: Mason County no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad en su contrataci6n o empleo
practicas y cumple con todas las regulaciones promulgadas por la Comisi6n de oportunidades
laborales iguales Estados Unidos bajo el titulo I de la ADA.
Una comunicaci6n eficaz: Mason County General, previa solicitud, proporcionara adecuado
contra el SIDA y servicios conducen a una comunicaci6n eficaz para persona calificada con
discapacidad para que puedan participar igualmente en los programas, servicios y actividades
del Condado de Mason, incluyendo calificados interpretes de lenguaje de sefias y varias otras
maneras de hacer de la informaci6n y las comunicaciones accesibles a las personas que tienen
voz, audici6n o vision.
Las modificaciones a las politicas y procedimientos: Mason County hara que todas las
modificaciones razonables a las politicas y programas para asegurar que las personas con
discapacidad tengan igualdad de oportunidades para disfrutar de todos sus programas,
servicios y actividades.
Las solicitudes de aloj amiento: Cualquiera que requiere una ayuda auxiliar o un servicio para
la comunicaci6n efectiva, o una modi£icaci6n de las politicas o procedimientos para participar
en un programa, servicio o actividad del Condado de Mason, debe comunicarse con el tribunal
o el Departamento directamente.
Por favor hacer las solicitudes de alojamiento al menos 48 horas antes del evento programado.
Problemas o quejas:
Ross McDowell, Gerente de servicios de emergencia y la informaci6n y
Coordinador de ADA -360-427-9670 o rmcdowell@Co.Mason.wa.US
Frank Pinter, Directora de servicios de apoyo y Coordinador de ADA
360-427-9670 o fpinter @Co.Mason.wa.US.
La ADA no requiere Mason Condado de emprender cualquier acci6n que fundamentalmente
alterar la naturaleza de sus programas o servicios, o imponer y excesiva carga financiera o
administrativa.
Las quejas que un programa, servicio o actividad del Condado de Mason no es accesible para
personas con discapacidad deben orientarse a los coordinadores ADA como se describe arriba.
Condado de Mason no colocara un recargo en un individuo con una discapacidad o cualquier
grupo de individuos con discapacidades para cubrir el costo de proporcionar ayudas auxiliares
y servicios o modificaciones razonables de la politica en particular.
ESTAMOS COMPROMETIDOS A PROPORCIONAR IGUALDAD DE ACCESO A NUESTROS SERVICIOS.
8/2014