ADA Transition Plan

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ADA Transition Plan

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Beaufort completed and adopted an ADA Transition Plan in August 2022. This plan looks at barriers to accessibility and strategies to address a variety of issues that impact the accessibility of Town services, facilities, sidewalks and streets in the public right-of-way.

 

Americans With Disabilities Act Position Statement

 

The Town of Beaufort does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Employment: The Town of Beaufort does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations.

Effective Communication: The Town of Beaufort will, upon request, provide auxiliary aids and services leading to effective communication for people with disabilities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Town of Beaufort will make reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs, services, and activities. For example, people with service animals are welcomed in Town of Beaufort offices, even where pets and other animals are prohibited.

Requests: To request an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures contact the ADA Coordinator as soon as possible, preferably 14 days before the activity or event.

Grievances: Send grievances to the ADA Coordinator.  See grievance procedures below.

ADA Coordinator:  Town Clerk, Elizabeth Lewis - e.lewis@beaufortnc.org