ADA Compliance
Dickinson County Grievance Procedure Under The Americans with Disabilities Act
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the Dickinson County. The County's Personnel Policy governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination.
The complaint should be in writing, preferably on an ADA Compliance Report form, and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request. The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and / or his / her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:
Marcia Schneider
ADA Coordinator and Human Resources Director
109 E 1st St.
Ste. 208
Abilene, KS 67410
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, Marcia Schneider or her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting Marcia Schneider or her designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of Dickinson County and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by Marcia Schneider or her designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and / or his / her designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf or her designee.
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the County Administrator or her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the County Administrator or her designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
All written complaints received by Marcia Schneider or her designee, appeals to the County Administrator or her designee, and responses from these two offices will be retained by the county for at least three years.
Dickinson County Grievance Procedure Under The Americans with Disabilities Act
This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the Dickinson County. The County's Personnel Policy governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination.
The complaint should be in writing, preferably on an ADA Compliance Report form, and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request. The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and / or his / her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:
Marcia Schneider
ADA Coordinator and Human Resources Director
109 E 1st St.
Ste. 208
Abilene, KS 67410
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, Marcia Schneider or her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting Marcia Schneider or her designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of Dickinson County and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
If the response by Marcia Schneider or her designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and / or his / her designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf or her designee.
Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the County Administrator or her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the County Administrator or her designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.
All written complaints received by Marcia Schneider or her designee, appeals to the County Administrator or her designee, and responses from these two offices will be retained by the county for at least three years.