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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Mesa County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Employment

Mesa County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

Complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.

Effective communication

Mesa County will generally, upon request provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Mesa County's programs, services, and activities.

  • Qualified sign language interpreters
  • Documents in Braille
  • Other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments
Photograph of the front of old Mesa County Courthouse in spring showing the wide staircase, four park benches, trees, flowering plants, shrubs, and grass area

Modifications to policies and procedures

Mesa County will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its

  • programs
  • services
  • activities
  • websites
  • documents

For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Mesa County offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

For assistance with digital accessibility: websites and documents

For assistance with all other programs, services or activities