ADA and Title VI Resources
Below are resources relevant to the American with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the ADA. Alternative formats are available upon request.
ADA
Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the provision of services, programs, and activities by state and local government entities.
The Town of Schererville is committed to treating all persons with dignity, respect and fairness. We strive to provide equal access to all Town services, programs, activities and facilities.
Employment
The Town of Schererville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under Title I of the ADA.
Effective Communication & Access
The Town will, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services to ensure effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Town programs, services, and activities.
Requests for Accommodation
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations to participate in a Town program, service, or activity should contact the Town as soon as possible, preferably at least 48–72 hours in advance.
The Town of Schererville will make every reasonable effort to respond promptly and accommodate requests.
Grievance Procedure
Any person who believes they have been denied access or discriminated against on the basis of disability may file a complaint with the Town’s ADA Coordinator.
ADA Coordinator:
Irene Mireles
Office: 219.865.5530 Ext. 6102
Fax: 219.865.5534
Email: ada@schererville.org
Title VI
Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal assistance (23 CFR 200.9 Title 49 CFR 21).
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 broadened the scope of Title VI coverage by expanding the definition of terms “programs or activities” to include all programs and activities of Federal Aid recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors, whether such programs and activities are federally assisted or not (Public Law 100-259 [S.557] March 22, 1988).
Any person who believes that he or she as a member of a protected class, has been discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, religion, low income status, or Limited English Proficiency in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended and its related statutes, regulations and directives, section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, as amended, and any other Federal nondiscrimination statute may submit a complaint. A complaint may also be submitted by a representative on behalf of such a person.
Title VI Coordinator:
Myles Long
Office: 219.322.2211
Fax: 219.865.5515
Email: titlevi@schererville.org