(2) Upon advance request, assisting people with physical disabilities who wish to participate and give testimony in public meetings and hearings. Such assistance shall include: the use of sign language interpreters, listening assistance mechanisms, a telecommunications device for the deaf, recording devises, or providing documents in an alternative (e.g. large print, tape recordings, Braille or electronic formats, or individuals to explain the content of visual displays); and (3) Providing a contact telephone number in all meeting and hearing person’s notices and advertisements for individuals to contact regarding any requests for assistance or reasonable accommodation. ADA Community Advisory Working Group In July 2012, INDOT chartered its ADA Community Advisory Working Group and held its first meeting on October 10, 2012. INDOT created the ADA Working Group to provide an opportunity for interested persons, including individuals with disabilities, disability organizations and organizations representing individuals with disabilities, to participate in the self-evaluation process by submitting comment. The Title VI/ADA Program Manager facilitates the quarterly meetings of the ADA Working Group and coordinates with Communications to publicize the meetings. Website The Title VI/ADA Program Manager periodically updates the INDOT website as needed with information and resources concerning ADA compliance INDOT’s efforts. The website includes a link to the complaint form, relevant laws, nondiscrimination statement, training schedules and a sub-recipient INDOT’s toolbox. The sub-recipient toolbox includes sample forms and answers to frequently asked questions for organizations, agencies, contractors, consultants, etc. who receive federal funds from INDOT. Additionally, the website includes nondiscrimination statement, ADA INDOT’s Working Group charter, meeting schedule, agendas and meeting minutes. The website also includes a listing of the ADA Working Group members and copies of related press releases announcing the formation of the working group and meeting dates. Each visitor using the INDOT website has the right to obtain information and services independently, conveniently and in an alternate format upon request. In accordance with Indiana Code 4-13.1-3, all state information, technology, equipment, software and systems used by the public or state employees complies with the accessibility standards of Section 50 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 508).
(2) Upon advance request, assisting people with physical disabilities who wish to participate and give testimony in public meetings and hearings. Such assistance shall include: the use of sign language interpreters, listening assistance mechanisms, a telecommunications device for the deaf, recording devises, or providing documents in an alternative (e.g. large print, tape recordings, Braille or electronic formats, or individuals to explain the content of visual displays); and (3) Providing a contact person’s telephone number in all meeting and hearing notices and advertisements for individuals to contact regarding any requests for assistance or reasonable accommodation. ADA Community Advisory Working Group In July 2012, INDOT chartered its ADA Community Advisory Working Group and held its first meeting on October 10, 2012. INDOT created the ADA Working Group to provide an opportunity for interested persons, including individuals with disabilities, disability organizations and organizations representing individuals with disabilities, to participate in the self-evaluation process by submitting comment. The Title VI/ADA Program Manager facilitates the quarterly meetings of the ADA Working Group and coordinates with Communications to publicize the meetings. Website The Title VI/ADA Program Manager periodically updates the INDOT website as needed with information and resources concerning INDOT’s ADA compliance efforts. The website includes a link to the complaint form, relevant laws, INDOT’s nondiscrimination statement, training schedules and a sub-recipient toolbox. The sub-recipient toolbox includes sample forms and answers to frequently asked questions for organizations, agencies, contractors, consultants, etc. who receive federal funds from INDOT. Additionally, the website includes INDOT’s nondiscrimination statement, ADA Working Group charter, meeting schedule, agendas and meeting minutes. The website also includes a listing of the ADA Working Group members and copies of related press releases announcing the formation of the working group and meeting dates. Each visitor using the INDOT website has the right to obtain information and services independently, conveniently and in an alternate format upon request. In accordance with Indiana Code 4-13.1-3, all state information, technology, equipment, software and systems used by the public or state employees complies with the accessibility standards of Section 50 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 508).
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