ADA

In accordance with the requirements, Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Whitley County, will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in admission to , access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities.

Employment:  Whitley 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 Communications:  Whitley County will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified person with disabilities so that they can participate equally in the Whitley County programs, services and activities, including qualified sign language, interpreters and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures:  Whitley 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.  For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Whitley County offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modifications of policies and procedures to participate in a program, service or activity of Whitley County, should contact the ADA Compliance Coordinator as soon as possible, but not later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

The ADA does not require Whitley County to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Questions, concerns, complaints or request for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to Whitley County's designated ADA Compliance Coordinator.