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NOTICE

The Village of Evendale is committed to providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the Village of Evendale’s programs, activities, and services.

Individuals may request reasonable accommodations from the Village that they believe will enable them to have such equal opportunity to participate in our programs, activities, and services.

To request reasonable accommodations, contact Accommodations@evendaleohio.org  or call our administrative office at 513-563-2244.

The following FAQ provides information on requesting reasonable accommodations in Village of Evendale programs and activities.

A reasonable accommodation is a change or modification to afford a qualified individual with a disability full enjoyment of the Village’s programs or activities, unless modifications of policies, practices, and procedures would fundamentally alter the nature of the program, service, or activity, or result in undue financial and administrative burdens to the Village.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Accommodations@evendaleohio.org or call our administrative office at 513-563-2244.

Does my request for a reasonable accommodation need to be in writing?

No, you do not need to put your request in writing, however, making a written request can be helpful documentation for ensuring that the Village of Evendale provides the desired accommodation. In addition, you do not need to use the specific words “reasonable accommodations” when making your request.

You may request a reasonable accommodation from the Village at any time. However, making the request in advance of a meeting, conference call, or visit will help ensure that the Village of Evendale is able to fulfill the request for an accommodation. For certain requests, such as requests for sign language interpretation, the Village of Evendale requests at least two week’s advance notice.

Yes, anyone can request a reasonable accommodation on behalf of an individual with a disability who seeks to interact with the Village of Evendale staff or participate in its programs or activities.

The Village may contact you to obtain more information about your request and to better understand your needs. In addition, the Village of Evendale may review your request to determine:

• Whether the requested accommodation will be effective in allowing you to participate in the activity or program in which you are seeking participation;
• Whether the requested accommodation is reasonable, or an equally effective alternative to the requested accommodation is available;and
• Whether providing you with the requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the Village of Evendale’s program or impose undue financial or administrative burdens on the Village of Evendale.

In addition, in some cases, a Village representative may consult with you in an interactive process to determine on a case-by-case basis what accommodations can be made.

If the Village of Evendale determines that your requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or impose an undue financial or administrative burden, the Village of Evendale may deny your request. However, in the unlikely event that this occurs, the Village of Evendale will work with you to identify an alternative accommodation that allows you to effectively participate in the Village’s program, activity, or service.

No, the Village may not request medical documentation after receiving your request for a reasonable accommodation. The Village of Evendale’s questions will be limited to understanding the barrier to your ability to participate in the program or activity in which you are interested and the nature of an accommodation that will remove this barrier.

No, you are not responsible for the cost of an auxiliary aid or service the Village of Evendale provides to you.

There are many types of reasonable accommodations. Some examples of how the Village of Evendale provides reasonable accommodations include:

• Arranging for qualified language interpreters (sign or verbal)
• Producing alternate formats of print materials in braille, large print, or in an electronic format
• Providing remote conference captioning services
• Furnishing a temporary ramp to access the dais or other areas with one or more stairs to ensure accessibility for individuals who have physical disabilities and may be using a wheelchair or walker.