Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information

The Town of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. The Town of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Questions, concerns, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to The Town of Canton's designated ADA Compliance Coordinator:

Name: Francis J. Jasmin Title: Building Official Office Address: Room 202, Canton Town Hall 4 Market Street, POB 168 Collinsville, CT 06022 Telephone: 860-693-7854 Time Available: Mon, Tues & Thurs 8:15am-4:30pm; Wed 8:15am-6:45pm; and, Fri 8:15am-noon.

Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the Town of Canton are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Coordinator.

This notice will be made available in large print, on audio tape, and in Braille, from the ADA Compliance Coordinator upon request.

Municipal Grievance Procedure

This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in employment practices and policies or the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the Town of Canton.

The complaint should be in writing 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: Francis Jasmin 693-7854 Room 202, Canton Town Hall 4 Market Street, POB 168 Collinsville, CT 06022.

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, Francis Jasmin will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, Francis Jasmin 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 the Town of Canton and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.

If the response by Francis Jasmin does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision of the ADA coordinator within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the Chief Administrative Officer, Jonathan Luiz, or his designee.

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, Jonathan Luiz, or his designee, will meet with the complaintant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting the Chief Administrative Officer, Jonathan Luiz, or his 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 Francis J. Jasmin, appeals to Jonathan Luiz or his designee, and responses from the ADA coordinator and Chief Administrative Officer or his designee will be kept by the Town of Canton for at least three years.