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Website InformationAmericans with Disabilities Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive piece of civil rights legislation prohibiting discrimination and guarantees people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life – to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and local government programs and services. The ADA is an “equal opportunity” law for people with disabilities. Contact Information:
Porterville City Hall Attn: Patrice Hildreth Request for ADA Accommodation Form (English) Request for ADA Accommodation Form (Spanish) Complaints of discrimination, issues concerning physical access to City of Porterville facilities, or issues regarding public right of way (curbs, sidewalks, parking) should be directed to the ADA Coordinator: Citywide ADA Coordinator ADA Complaint/Grievance Form (English) ADA Complaint/Grievance Form (Spanish) You may also contact the State or Federal Government without having to contact us first: Americans with Disabilities Act complaints US Department of Justice ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY) Or complete the form online: https://www.ada.gov/filing_complaint.htm US Department of Housing and Urban Development San Francisco Regional Office of FHEO Civil Rights Complaints: Or complete the form online: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/online-complaint Fair Housing Complaints: Federal Government Contact Fair Housing Hub In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, the City of Porterville will not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the provision of its services, activities and programs. In accordance with the requirements of Section 504, the City Of Porterville will not discriminate against any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment, in the provision of its services, activities and programs.
A signed, written complaint should be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination. It should describe:Your name, address and telephone number. (Your complaint must be signed. If you are filing on behalf of another person, include your name, address, telephone number, and your relation to that person [e.g friend, attorney, parent, etc.]
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