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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Supporters of the ADA:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am writing to let you know that there is still time left to sign up for our conference! Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with professionals from around the state!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Attached please find a flyer that outlines the details of a state-wide ADA Conference that you won’t want to miss! Also attached are sponsorship opportunities for this same Conference. Sign up for yearly membership to the ADACC (ADA Coalition of CT) for $110 and receive 20% ($22) more off the early registration price of $110 for the Conference for each of your attendees. At these classes, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance that will go toward state-wide certification as an ADA Coordinator. Your registration fomr may be submitted with a PO or proof of check request. The check may be sent separately once processed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>According to the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>§35.107 <span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Designation of responsible employee and adoption of grievance procedures:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal> * (a) Designation of responsible employee. A public entity that employs 50 or more persons shall designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under this part, including any investigation of any complaint communicated to it alleging its noncompliance with this part or alleging any actions that would be prohibited by this part. The public entity shall make available to all interested individuals the name, office address, and telephone number of the employee or employees designated pursuant to this paragraph.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> * (b) Complaint procedure. A public entity that employs 50 or more persons shall adopt and publish grievance procedures providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action that would be prohibited by this part.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This training will help your representative gain valuable knowledge and insight regarding that position. It is a follow-up to the Statewide ADA Conferences that have been held the last two years in 2014-2015. This year’s Conference will take place on Friday, October 28, 2016 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street, in Newington, CT. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please direct any questions to Sandy Keefe at <a href="mailto:skeefe@newbritainct.gov">skeefe@newbritainct.gov</a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for all you do to make the ADA regulations a reality in your community. So many people with disabilities rely on you to help them gain freedom and independence. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmest regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bill DeMaio<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Superintendent of Parks and Recreation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Town of Newington<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Vice President, ADACC Board<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Erik Barbieri<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>City of New Britain<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ADACC Board Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sandy Keefe<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>New Britain Parks, Recreation, and Community Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ADACC Board Member and Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Veterans Affairs Clerk<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'>Sandy Keefe</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#0070C0'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>New Britain Parks, Recreation, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>and Community Services Department</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>27 West Main Street, City Hall Room 302</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>New Britain, CT 06051</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Phone (860)826-3362 or (860)826-3360</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fax (860)612-4200</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Email </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:skeefe@newbritainct.gov"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>skeefe@newbritainct.gov</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:15am-3:45pm</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Dept. 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