Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and ADA amendments, the City of Leavenworth does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
Effective Communication
The City of Leavenworth will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in City programs, services, and activities.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures
The City of Leavenworth will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy the City’s programs, services, and activities.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City program, service, or activity, should contact the applicable City department or ADA Coordinator, Assistant City Manager Penny Holler, pholler@firstcity.org, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or event.
The City will not charge any individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy.
Employment
The City of Leavenworth does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, (ADDA).
Grievances
Complaints that a City program, service, or activity is not accessible should be sent to:
Penny Holler, Assistant City Manager (ADA Coordinator)
City of Leavenworth
100 N. 5th St.
Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-680-2602
Use the Grievance Form to submit a complaint as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation.
