Office of Human Rights

Discrimination - Public Accommodations:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public accommodations, such as public parking spaces, ramps and handicapped railing must be accessible and service animals must be allowed access. The Americans with Disability Act guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment and transportation, state and local government services and telecommunications. Grievances concerning protections specifically provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act are filed separately from other claims. Pinellas County has an ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Rights.

Examples:

• Insufficient handicap railings or handicap parking spots at business
• Denied services or entry into building because of service animal
• No wheelchair access on right of way
• Denied reasonable modification on home due to disability
• Denied reasonable modification on the job (such as installing a ramp or modifying a restroom)

Contact the Pinellas County Office of Human Rights.

• ADA Grievance Process
• File a claim
• Florida State Courts System Accommodation Form - Request for reasonable accommodations if you are a defendant, litigant/party, witness, juror, victim or attorney. Submit this completed form at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance or other court activity. *Must also fill out discrimination form above.

For more information on the ADA visit:

• Disability.gov.
  • Benefits
  • Civil Rights
  • Community Life
  • Education
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Employment
  • Health
  • Housing
  • Technology
  • Transportation
• U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Employment (EEOC)
  • Public Transportation(DOT)
  • Telephone Relay Service (FCC)
  • Proposed Design Guidelines (Access Board)
  • Education (ED)
  • Health Care (HHS)
  • Labor (DOL)
  • Housing (HUD)
  • Parks and Recreation (DOI)
  • Agriculture (USDA)