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RESOURCES FOR THOSE HAVING ACCESS OR ACCOMMODATION PROBLEMS |
If you have a disability and are experiencing
access or accommodation problems, you can contact the following agencies
for further information and assistance:
- For accommodation concerns related to Atlantic County Government's
programs, activities or services contact Kathleen Quish, ADA Coordinator
at 609 645 7700 ext. 4519. (TTY uses NJ Relay 1 800 852 7899).
- US Department of Justice offers technical assistance on the
federal ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Standards for Accessible
Design and other ADA provisions applying to businesses, non-profit
service agencies, and state and local government programs; it also
provides information on how to file ADA complaints.
ADA Information Line for publications, questions, and referrals
800-514-0301 (voice) 800-514-0383 (TTY). Internet address: www.ada.gov.
- The Northeast ADA & IT Center is located at Cornell University
in NY. This is our regional center that can answer a variety of
questions about the ADA and accessible information technology.
This center can be used by businesses, employers, people with disabilities
and advocacy organizations. Hotline 1-800-949-4232 (Voice/TTY)
or visit www.northeastada.org
- The NJ Barrier-Free Code and the NJ Barrier Free Sub-Code sets
out accessibility standards for walkways, parking lot spaces, ramps,
entrances, doors, corridors, stairs, floors, elevators, public
bath rooms, etc. The NJ Department of Community Affairs is the
enforcing agency for the state. Most municipalities have a designated
building code official to enforce the accessibility regulations
of these state laws. It is advisable to identify the municipality
in which the facility is located and contact the municipality's
building code official by telephoning the town's City Hall. You
can ask for information or register a complaint.
- The NJ Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is a state law that
provides a variety of protections to people at risk for discrimination
including people with disabilities. LAD prohibits unlawful discrimination
in places of public accommodation. These accommodations may include
actions such as providing auxiliary aids and making physical changes
to ensure paths of travel. There are five offices for the Division
on Civil Rights in NJ. One office is located in Atlantic City at
23 Pennsylvania Avenue, 3rd Floor, 609- 441-3100 (Voice) or 609-
441-7648 (TTY). http://www.state.nj.us/lps/dcr/
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