[NFBofSC] Public Advocacy - Filing Complaint for Violation of ADA

[Sonia Timmons]

During the SC State Seminar, Sonia Timmons presented her daughter's story about filing a complaint to report non-working audio description equipment at the local movie theatre. The complaint filed led to the United States Attorney, Civil Rights Division holding the move theatre accountable for repairs and addressing the issues nationally. The United States Attorney would like to remind us that the Americans with Disability Act has processes we can follow to report violations of civil rights. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. If you believe that you or someone else was discriminated against based on a disability, you can file an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaint using one of the follow methods: On-line https://www.ada.gov/file-a-complaint/ Mail – write your own letter or use the ADA Complaint Form. The ADA Complaint Form is available regular format or large format. U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Fax – write your own letter or use the ADA Complaint Form and fax to (202) 307-1197. If you need guidance or if you are not sure your story fits this process, there are counselors available to provide advisement. For additional information, call (800) 514-0301.
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