Americans with Disabilities Act / 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’s coordinator for the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is Paul Valenti, Director of Human Rights.

 

• ADA Grievance Process
• ADA Complaint Form / Claim
• ADA Resources

 

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)

 

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Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:

Pinellas County complies with all federal, state and local laws which relate to persons with disabilities (including, but not limited to the ADA, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Act, and the Florida Civil Rights Act). This includes providing reasonable accommodation(s) when warranted.

• Request for Government Programs / Assistance accommodations:
  We ask that such requests be made at least three (3) business days in advance.
  

  • Requests for Reasonable Accommodations / Complaint Form -
    Pinellas County prohibits discrimination in the operation of any federally assisted program on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Pinellas County makes every effort to assist those with limited English proficiency, including maintaining a list of employees fluent in languages in addition to English to help with translations and utilizing Google translator program on the website.
    
    Persons who wish to discuss requests for reasonable accommodation(s) relating to Pinellas County programs, services, or facilities may contact: the
    
        Office of Human Rights
        400 S. Fort Harrison Ave., 5th Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756
        Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
        PH: (727) 464-4880
        FAX: (727) 464-4157
        TDD: (727) 464-4062

   

• Request for Florida State Court System Accommodations:
  Submit completed forms below at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance or other court activity.
  • Accommodation Form - Request for reasonable accommodations if you are a defendant, litigant/party, witness, juror, victim or attorney.
  • Interpreter Request Form - Request for interpreter if you are a defendant, litigant/party, witness, juror, victim or attorney.

 

 

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ADA Resources:

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)
  • Telephone Relay Service (FCC)
  • Proposed Design Guidelines (Access Board)
  • Education (ED)
  • Health Care (HHS)
  • Labor (DOL)
  • Housing (HUD)
  • Agriculture (USDA)