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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 125.60 - Review

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a) If the grievance
			 has not been resolved by the designated coordinator to the satisfaction of the
			 complainant, the complainant may submit a copy of the grievance form and
			 designated coordinator's response to the Attorney General for final review. The
			 complainant shall submit these documents to the Attorney General, together with
			 a short written statement explaining the reason(s) for dissatisfaction with the
			 designated coordinator's written response, within five (5) business days after
			 complainant's receipt of the designated coordinator's response. The Attorney
			 General will extend the period for submitting the review request and supporting
			 documents for up to ten (10) additional days upon complainant's
			 request.
b) The Attorney General
			 shall appoint a three (3) member panel to review the grievance. One member so
			 appointed shall be designated chairman.
c) The complainant shall be afforded an
			 opportunity to appear before the panel. Complainant shall have a right to
			 appoint a representative to appear on his/her behalf. The panel shall review
			 the designated coordinator's written response and may conduct interviews and
			 seek advice as it deems appropriate.
d) The panel shall make recommendations in
			 writing to the Attorney General as to the proper resolution of the grievance.
			 All recommendations shall include reasons for such recommendations and shall
			 bear the signatures of the concurring panel members. A dissenting member of the
			 panel may also make a signed, written recommendation to the Attorney
			 General.
e) Upon receipt of
			 recommendations from a panel, the Attorney General shall approve, disapprove or
			 modify the panel recommendations, shall render a decision thereon in writing,
			 shall state the basis therefor, and shall cause a copy of the decision to be
			 served on the parties. The Attorney General's decision shall be final. If the
			 Attorney General disapproves or modifies the panel's recommendations, the
			 Attorney General shall include written reasons for such disapproval or
			 modification.
f) A complainant's
			 failure to appeal the designated coordinator's response for review by the
			 Attorney General within the specified time limits shall mean that the
			 complainant has withdrawn the grievance or has accepted the last response given
			 by the coordinator.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 125.80 - Case-by-Case Resolution

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Each grievance involves a unique set of factors which includes
				but is not limited to: the specific nature of the disability; the essential
				eligibility requirements for, the benefits to be derived from, and the nature
				of the service, program or activity at issue; the health and safety of others;
				and, whether or not an accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration
				to the program, service or activity or undue hardship on the Office.
				Accordingly, termination of a grievance at any level, whether through the
				granting of relief or otherwise, shall not constitute a precedent on which any
				other complainants should rely.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Appendix A - Grievance Form

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Grievance
Discrimination Based on Disability
It is the policy of the Office of the Attorney General to
				provide assistance in filling out this form. If assistance is needed, please
				ask:
ADA Coordinator - Office of the Attorney
				General
State of Illinois Center, 100 West Randolph
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 814-7123 (Voice) (312) 814-3374 (TDD)
Name:
				_________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
City, State and Zip
				Code:___________________________________________________
Telephone No._______________
Program, Service, or Activity to which Access was Denied or in
				which Alleged Discrimination occurred:_________________________
Date of Alleged Discrimination: ________________________
Nature of Alleged
Discrimination:___________________________________________________________
(Attach additional sheets, if necessary. If the grievance is
				based on a denial of requested reasonable modification, please fill out the
				back of this form.)
I certify that I am qualified or otherwise eligible to
				participate in the program, service or activity and the above statements are
				true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
_____________________
_____________________
Signature
Date
Please give to the ADA Coordinator at the address listed
				above.
For Office Use Only
Date Received: ___________________ By:
				______________________________
(BACK OF FORM)
Please fill out this part of the form if this grievance is
				based upon the denial of a requested reasonable modification. A reasonable
				modification will be made to make programs, services and activities accessible.
				Reasonable modifications could include such things as providing auxiliary aids
				and devices and changing some policies and requirements to allow an individual
				with a disability to participate. This portion of the form should be filled in
				to the extent you know the answers. The form may be submitted even if this
				portion is incomplete.
Reasonable modification requested:
The date the reasonable modification was
				requested:
The person to whom the request was made:
The reason for denial:
Estimated cost of modification (if an assistive
				device, such as a TDD or optical reader, or commodity or service to which a
				cost is readily known):
Why is the requested modification necessary to use
				or participate in the program, service or activity?
Alternative modifications which may provide
				accessibility:
Any other information you believe will aid in a fair
				resolution of this grievance.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 150.10 - Purpose

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a) The purpose of
			 the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority's grievance procedure for
			 discrimination complaints is to establish a formalized method whereby
			 discrimination complaints by qualified individuals with disabilities can be
			 detected at the beginning stages, investigated, and, hopefully,
			 resolved.
b) To that end, the
			 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (Authority) shall respond to
			 complaints of discrimination by qualified individuals with disabilities. The
			 Authority's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer shall be responsible for
			 the investigation of complaints, documentation of facts, and presentation of
			 findings, and for advising management regarding recommendations to resolve the
			 dispute.
c) It is the intention of
			 the Authority to foster open communication with all individuals requesting
			 readily accessible programs, services and activities. The Authority requires
			 that each program, service and activity offered, when viewed in its entirety,
			 be readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities
			 and encourages Authority supervisors of agency programs, services and
			 activities to respond to requests for reasonable accommodations before they
			 become discrimination complaints.
d) The use of this grievance procedure for
			 discrimination complaints does not preclude the right of a member of the public
			 to file a charge directly with the Illinois Department of Human Rights or the
			 United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The filing of any
			 complaint of alleged discrimination may not be used as a basis for future
			 retaliation adversely affecting the rights of any member of the
			 public.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 150.20 - Procedures

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a) General.
1) The Authority shall, upon being informed
			 of an individual's desire to file a formal discrimination complaint, instruct
			 the individual how to obtain a copy of this Procedure and a form prescribed by
			 the Authority and shall, upon request, assist the individual in the completion
			 of the form.
2) Discrimination
			 complaints shall be made on the discrimination complaint form and shall be used
			 to clearly record the date, nature, and other information pertinent to the
			 complaint of alleged discrimination. The discrimination complaint form shall be
			 submitted, in a timely manner, to:
Authority EEO Officer
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Suite 1016, 120 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, Illinois 60606.
3) The discrimination complaint form must be
			 completed in full to receive proper consideration by the Authority's EEO
			 Officer.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 150.30 - Investigation Findings

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At the conclusion of the investigation, if there exits
				reasonable cause to believe that discrimination may have occurred, the
				Authority's EEO Officer shall submit a written notice to the complainant with
				the findings and recommendations to resolve the complaint. If the complaint
				cannot be statisfactorily resolved at this level within five (5) working days,
				the Authority's EEO Officer shall document the efforts made to resolve the
				complaint and shall provide a written explanation of the reasons why the
				complaint was not able to be resolved.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 150.40 - Final Level

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a) The
			 investigation findings, conciliation efforts, and proposed settlement shall be
			 forwarded by the EEO Officer to the Executive Director of the Authority (or in
			 case the Executive Director is unavailable, to the Associate Director, as
			 designated by the Executive Director) for final review, approval or other
			 determination. The Executive Director (or Associate Director) may conduct
			 interviews and seek relevant advice and information with respect to the
			 complaint. The complainant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear before
			 the Executive Director (or Associate Director) and shall have a right to
			 appoint a representative to appear on the complainant's behalf.
b) The Executive Director (or Associate
			 Director) shall provide in writing to the complainant and the Authority's EEO
			 Officer the official position of the agency and the reasons for that position
			 within five (5) working days after the receipt of the EEO Officer's written
			 report. The Executive Director's (or Associate Director's) decision shall be
			 the final decision of the Authority.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 150.60 - Case-by-Case Resolution

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Each grievance involves a unique set of factors that includes,
				but is not limited to: the specific nature of the disability, the essential
				eligibility requirements, the benefits to be derived, the nature of the
				service, program or activity at issue, the health and safety of others, and
				whether an accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration to the
				program, service or activity or undue hardship on the Department. Accordingly,
				termination of a grievance at any level, whether through the granting of relief
				or otherwise, shall not constitute a precedent on which any other complainants
				should rely.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 175 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 175.10 - Purpose

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a) This Part
			 establishes an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance Procedure
			 (Procedure) pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (
			 42 USC 12101
			 et seq.), and specifically section 35.107 of the Title II regulations (
			 28
			 CFR 35.107 ) requiring that a grievance
			 procedure be established to resolve grievances asserted by qualified
			 individuals with disabilities. Any individual desiring to review the ADA or its
			 regulations to understand the rights, privileges and remedies afforded by it,
			 may do so by contacting the Designated Coordinator. This Part shall govern the
			 Illinois Emergency Management Agency (Agency) proceedings of any such grievance
			 under the ADA.
b) In general, the
			 ADA requires that each program, service and activity offered by the Agency,
			 when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by qualified
			 individuals with disabilities.
c)
			 It is the intent of the Agency to foster open communication with all
			 individuals requesting ready access to programs, services and activities. The
			 Agency encourages supervisors of programs, services and activities to respond
			 to requests for modifications before they become grievances.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 175 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 175.20 - Definitions

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"Complainant" is an individual with a disability who files a
				grievance form provided by the Agency in accordance with this Part.
"Designated Coordinator" is the person appointed by the Agency
				Director to coordinate the Agency's efforts to comply with and carry out its
				responsibilities under Title II of the ADA, including investigation of
				grievances filed by complainants. You may contact the Designated Coordinator by
				calling (217)785-9900.
"Director" means the Director of the Illinois Emergency
				Management Agency.
"Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a physical
				or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life
				activities of such individual; a record of such impairment; or being regarded
				as having such an impairment.
"Grievance" is any complaint under the ADA by an individual
				with a disability who meets the essential eligibility requirements for
				participation in, or receipt of the benefits of, a program, activity or service
				offered by the Agency, and who believes he or she has been excluded from
				participation in or denied the benefits of any program, service or activity of
				the Agency, or has been subject to discrimination by the Agency in violation of
				the ADA.
"Qualified individual with a disability" means an individual
				with a disability who, with or without reasonable modifications to rules,
				policies, or practices, the removal of architectural, communication, or
				transportation barriers, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets
				the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the
				participation in programs or activities provided by the
				Agency.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 175 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 175.30 - Procedure

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a) Grievances shall
			 be submitted in accordance with the procedures established in Sections
			 175.40
			 and
			 175.50 of this Part,
			 in the form and manner described, and within the specified time limits. Time
			 limits established in this Part are in calendar days, unless otherwise stated,
			 and may be extended by mutual agreement in writing by the complainant and the
			 reviewer at the Designated Coordinator and Final Levels.
b) A complainant's failure to submit a
			 grievance, or to submit or appeal it to the next level of procedure, within the
			 specified time limits, shall mean that the complainant has withdrawn the
			 grievance or has accepted the last response given in the grievance
			 procedure.
c) The Agency shall,
			 upon being informed of an individual's desire to file a formal grievance,
			 instruct the individual how to receive a copy of this procedure and the
			 grievance form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 175 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 175.40 - Designated Coordinator Level

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a) If an individual desires to file a formal
			 written grievance, the individual shall promptly, but no later than 180 days
			 after the alleged exclusion, denial or discrimination, submit the grievance to
			 the Designated Coordinator in writing on the grievance form prescribed by the
			 Agency for that purpose.
b) Upon
			 request by the complainant, the Agency shall provide assistance to the
			 complainant in completing the grievance form.
c) The Designated Coordinator, or his/her
			 representative, shall investigate the grievance and shall make reasonable
			 efforts to resolve the grievance. Within 10 business days after receipt of the
			 grievance form, the Designated Coordinator shall provide a written response to
			 the complainant and a copy to the Director.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 175 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 175.50 - Final Level

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a) If the
			 grievance has not been resolved at the Designated Coordinator Level to the
			 satisfaction of the complainant, the complainant may, within 5 days after
			 receipt by the complainant of the Designated Coordinator's response, submit a
			 copy of the grievance form and Designated Coordinator's written response to the
			 Director of the Agency for final review. The complainant shall submit these
			 documents to the Director, together with a short written statement explaining
			 the reasons for dissatisfaction with the Designated Coordinator's written
			 response.
b) The complainant shall
			 be afforded an opportunity to appear before the Director or the Director's
			 designee. The complainant shall have a right to appoint a representative to
			 appear on behalf of the complainant. The Director or designee shall review the
			 Designated Coordinator's written response and may conduct interviews and seek
			 advice as the Director or designee deems appropriate.
c) If the Director appoints a designee for
			 the procedure under subsection (b) of this Section, the designee shall present
			 both his/her findings and the written response of the Designated Coordinator to
			 the Director.
d) The Director shall
			 approve, disapprove or modify the recommendations of the Designated
			 Coordinator. Within 30 days after receiving the statement of dissatisfaction
			 under subsection (a) of this Section, the Director shall render a decision
			 thereon in writing, stating the basis for the decision and shall cause a copy
			 of the decision to be served on the complainant and Designated Coordinator. If
			 the Director disapproves or modifies the recommendations contained in the
			 written response of the Designated Coordinator, the Director shall include in
			 the written decision reasons for such disapproval or modification. The
			 Director's decision shall be final.
e) The Agency shall maintain the grievance
			 form, the Designated Coordinator's response, the statement of reasons for
			 dissatisfaction, the findings of the Director's designee, if any, and the
			 Director's written decision in accordance with the State Records Act [5 ILCS
			 160 ] or as otherwise required by law.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 175 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 175.70 - Case-by-Case Resolution

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a) Each
			 grievance involves a unique set of factors that includes, but is not limited
			 to:
1) the specific nature of the
			 disability;
2) the essential
			 eligibility requirements, the benefits to be derived, and the nature of the
			 service, program or activity at issue;
3) the health and safety of others;
			 and
4) whether or not an
			 accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration to the program, service
			 or activity or undue hardship on the Agency.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 200 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 200.1 - Purposes

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a) This Americans
			 with Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance Procedure ("Procedure") is
			 established.
b) In general, the ADA
			 requires that each program, service and activity offered by the Office of the
			 State Fire Marshal (Office), when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible
			 to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities.
c) It is the intention of the Office to
			 foster open communication with all individuals requesting readily accessible
			 programs, services and activities. The Office encourages supervisors of
			 programs, services and activities to respond to requests for modifications
			 before they become grievances.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 200 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 200.2 - Definitions

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"Complainant" is an individual with a disability who files a
				Grievance Form provided by the Office under this procedure.
"Designated Coordinator" is the person(s) appointed by the
				State Fire Marshal who is/are responsible for the coordination of efforts of
				the Office to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title II of
				the ADA including investigation of grievances filed by complainants. The
				Designated Coordinator may be contacted at the Office of the State Fire
				Marshal, 1035 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703 (217)785-0969. See
				28 CFR 25.107.
"Grievance" is any complaint under the ADA by an individual
				with a disability who: meets the essential eligibility requirements for
				participation in or receipt of the benefits of a program, activity or service
				offered by the Office, and believes he or she has been excluded from
				participation in, or denied the benefits of, any program, service or activity
				of the Office or has been subject to discrimination by the Office.
"Office" means Office of the State Fire Marshal.
"Qualified individual with a disability" means an individual
				with a disability who, with or without reasonable modifications to rules,
				policies, or practices, the removal of architectural, communication, or
				transportation barriers, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets
				the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the
				participation in programs or activities provided by the
				Department.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 200 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 200.20 - Procedure

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a) Grievances must
			 be submitted through the channels defined below in the form and manner as
			 described within the specified time limits. It is mutually desirable and
			 beneficial that grievances be satisfactorily resolved in a prompt manner. Time
			 limits established in this procedure are in calendar days, unless otherwise
			 stated, and may be extended by mutual agreement in writing by the complainant
			 and the reviewer at the Designated Coordinator and Final Levels.
b) A complainant's failure to submit a
			 grievance, or to submit or appeal it to the next level of procedure within the
			 specified time limits, shall mean that the complainant has withdrawn the
			 grievance or has accepted the last response given in the grievance procedure as
			 the Office's last response.
c) The
			 Office shall, upon being informed of that individual's desire to file a formal
			 grievance, instruct the individual how to receive a copy of this Procedure and
			 the Grievance Form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 200 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 200.30 - Designated Coordinator Level

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a) If an individual desires to file a formal
			 written grievance, the individual shall promptly, but no later than 180 days
			 after the alleged discrimination, submit the grievance to the Designated
			 Coordinator in writing on the Grievance Form prescribed for that purpose. The
			 Grievance Form must be completed in full in order to receive proper
			 consideration by the Designated Coordinator.
b) Upon request, assistance shall be provided
			 by the Office to complete the Grievance Form.
c) The Designated Coordinator, and his/her
			 representative, shall investigate the grievance and shall make reasonable
			 efforts to resolve it. The Designated Coordiantor shall provide a written
			 response to the complainant and State Fire Marshal within ten (10) business
			 days after receipt of the Grievance Form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 200 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 200.50 - Final Level

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a) If the
			 grievance has not been resolved at the Designated Coordinator Level to the
			 satisfaction of the complainant, the complainant may submit a copy of the
			 Grievance Form and Designated Coordinator's response to the State Fire Marshal
			 for final review. The complainant shall submit these documents to the State
			 Fire Marshal, together with a short written statement explaining the reason(s)
			 for dissatisfaction with the Designated Coordinator's written response, within
			 five (5) business days after receipt by the complainant of the Designated
			 Coordinator's response.
b) The
			 State Fire Marshal shall appoint a 3-member panel to review the grievance at
			 the Final Level. One member so appointed shall be designated chairman by the
			 State Fire Marshal.
c) The
			 complainant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear before the panel.
			 Complainant shall have a right to appoint a representation to appear on his/her
			 behalf. The panel shall review the Designated Coordinator's written response
			 and may conduct interviews and seek advice as it deems appropriate.
d) Upon reaching a concurrence, the panel
			 shall make recommendations in writing to the State Fire Marshal as to the
			 proper resolution of the grievance. All recommendations shall include reasons
			 for such recommendations and shall bear the signatures of the concurring panel
			 members. A dissenting member of the panel may make a recommendation to the
			 State Fire Marshal in writing and shall also sign such
			 recommendation.
e) Upon receipt of
			 recommendations from a panal, the State Fire Marshal shall approve, disapprove
			 or modify the Panel recommendations, shall render a decision thereon in
			 writing, shall state the basis therefor, and shall cause a copy of the decision
			 to be served on the parties. The State Fire Marshal's decision shall be final.
			 If the State Fire Marshal disapproves or modifies the Panel recommendations,
			 the State Fire Marshal shall include written reasons for such disapproval or
			 modification.
f) The Grievance
			 Form, the Designated Coordinator's response, the statement of reasons for
			 dissatisfaction, the recommendations of the panel and the decision of the State
			 Fire Marshal shall be maintained in accordance with the State Records Act (Ill.
			 Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 116, par. 43.3 et seq.), or as otherwise required by
			 law.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 200 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 200.70 - Case-by-Case Resolution

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Each grievance involves a unique set of factors that includes
				but is not limited to: the specific nature of the disability; the essential
				eligibility requirements, the benefits to be derived, and the nature of the
				service, program or activity at issue; the health and safety of others; and,
				whether an accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration to the
				program, service or activity or undue hardship on the Office. Accordingly,
				termination of a grievance at any Level, whether through the granting of relief
				or otherwise, shall not constitute a precedent on which any other complainants
				should rely.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 225 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 225.10 - Purposes

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a) This grievance
			 procedure is established pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act of
			 1990, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq. (ADA) and specifically Section 35.107 of
			 the Title II regulations, 28 CFR Part 35, requiring that a grievance procedure
			 be established to resolve grievances asserted by qualified individuals with
			 disabilities. Should any individual desire to review the ADA or its regulations
			 to understand the rights, privileges and remedies afforded by it, please
			 contact the Designated Coordinator.
b) In general, the ADA requires that each
			 program, service and activity offered by the Industrial Commission
			 (Commission), when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable
			 by qualified individuals with disabilities.
c) It is the intention of the Commission to
			 foster open communication with all individuals requesting readily accessible
			 programs, services and activities. The Commission encourages supervisors of
			 programs, services and activities to respond to requests for modifications
			 before they become grievances.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 225 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 225.20 - Definitions

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a) Complainant
Complainant is an individual with a disability who files a
				grievance form provided by the Commission under this procedure.
b) Designated Coordinator
The Designated Coordinator is the person(s) appointed by the
				Chairman of the Commission who is responsible for the coordination of efforts
				of the Commission to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title
				II of the ADA including investigation of grievances filed by complainants. The
				Designated Coordinator may be contacted at 100 W. Randolph St., Suite 8-200,
				Chicago, Illinois 60601.
c)
			 Grievance
A Grievance is any complaint under the ADA by an individual
				with a disability who:
1) meets the
			 essential eligibility requirements for participation in or receipt of the
			 benefits of a program, activity or service offered by the Commission,
			 and
2) believes he or she has been
			 excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, any program, service
			 or activity of the Commission or has been subject to discrimination by the
			 Commission.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 225 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 225.30 - Procedure

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a) Grievances must
			 be submitted through the channels defined below in the form and manner as
			 described within the specified time limits. It is mutually desirable and
			 beneficial that grievances be satisfactorily resolved in a prompt manner. Time
			 limits established in this procedure are in calendar days, unless otherwise
			 stated, and may be extended by mutual agreement in writing by the complainant
			 and the reviewer at the Designated Coordinator and Final Levels.
b) A complainant's failure to submit a
			 grievance, or to submit or appeal it to the next level of procedure within the
			 specified time limits, shall mean that the complainant has withdrawn the
			 grievance or has accepted the last response given in the grievance procedure as
			 the Commission's response.
c) The
			 Commission shall, upon being informed of that individual's desire to file a
			 formal grievance, instruct the individual how to receive a copy of this
			 procedure and the grievance form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 225 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 225.40 - Designated Coordinator Level

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a) If an individual desires to file a formal
			 written grievance, the individual shall promptly, but no later than 180 days
			 after the alleged discrimination, submit the grievance to the Designated
			 Coordinator in writing on the grievance form prescribed for that purpose. The
			 grievance form must be completed in full in order to receive proper
			 consideration by the Designated Coordinator.
b) Upon request, assistance shall be provided
			 by the Commission to complete the grievance form.
c) The Designated Coordinator, or his/her
			 representative, shall investigate the grievance and shall make reasonable
			 efforts to resolve it. The Designated Coordinator shall provide a written
			 response to the complainant and Chairman within ten (10) business days after
			 receipt of the grievance form.
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a) If the
			 grievance has not been resolved at the Designated Coordinator Level to the
			 satisfaction of the complainant, the complainant may submit a copy of the
			 grievance form and Designated Coordinator's response to the Chairman of the
			 Commission for final review. The complainant shall submit these documents to
			 the Chairman, together with a short written statement explaining the reason(s)
			 for dissatisfaction with the Designated Coordinator's written response, within
			 five (5) business days after receipt by the complainant of the Designated
			 Coordinator's response.
b) The
			 Chairman of the Commission shall appoint a three-member panel to review the
			 grievance at the Final Level. One member so appointed shall be designated
			 chairman.
c) The complainant shall
			 be afforded an opportunity to appear before the panel. Complainant shall have a
			 right to appoint a representative to appear on his/her behalf. The panel shall
			 review the Designated Coordinator's written response and may conduct interviews
			 and seek advice as it deems appropriate.
d) Upon reaching a concurrence, the panel
			 shall make recommendations in writing to the Chairman of the Commission as to
			 the proper resolution of the grievance. All recommendations shall include
			 reasons for such recommendations and shall bear the signatures of the
			 concurring panel members. A dissenting member of the panel may make a
			 recommendation to the Chairman of the Commission in writing and shall also sign
			 such recommendation.
e) Upon
			 receipt of recommendations from a panel, the Chairman of the Commission shall
			 approve, disapprove or modify the panel's recommendations, shall render a
			 decision thereon in writing, shall state the basis therefor, and shall cause a
			 copy of the decision to be served on the parties. The Chairman's decision shall
			 be final. If the Chairman disapproves or modifies the panel's recommendations,
			 the Chairman shall include written reasons for such disapproval or
			 modification.
f) The grievance
			 form, the Designated Coordinator's response, the statement of the reasons for
			 dissatisfaction, the recommendations of the panel, and the decision of the
			 Chairman of the Commission shall be maintained in accordance with the State
			 Records Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 116, par. 43.3 et seq.), or as otherwise
			 required by law.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 225 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 225.70 - Case-by-Case Resolution

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Each grievance involves a unique set of factors that includes
				but is not limited to: the specific nature of the disability; the essential
				eligibility requirements, the benefits to be derived, and the nature of the
				service, program or activity at issue; the health and safety of others; and
				whether an accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration to the
				program, service or activity or undue hardship on the Department. Accordingly,
				termination of a grievance at any Level, whether through the granting of relief
				or otherwise, shall not constitute a precedent on which any other complainants
				should rely.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 250 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 250.10 - Purpose

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a) This Americans
			 With Disabilities Act Grievance Procedure is established pursuant to the
			 Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (
			 42 USC 12101
			 et seq.) and specifically Section 35.107 of the Title II regulations ( 28 CFR
			 35 ) requiring that a grievance procedure be established to resolve grievances
			 asserted by qualified individuals with disabilities. Should any individual
			 desire to review the Act or its regulations to understand the rights,
			 privileges and remedies afforded by it, they should contact the ADA Coordinator
			 of the Department of Insurance.
b)
			 In general, the Act requires that each program, service and activity offered by
			 the Department, when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and
			 usable by qualified individuals with disabilities.
c) It is the Department's intention to foster
			 open communication with all individuals requesting readily accessible programs,
			 services and activities. The Department encourages supervisors of programs,
			 services and activities to respond to requests for reasonable accommodations
			 before they become grievances.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 250 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 250.20 - Definitions

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"Act" means the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (
				42 USC 12101
				et seq.).
"ADA Coordinator" means the person appointed by the Director
				who is responsible for the coordination of efforts of the Department to comply
				with and carry out its responsibilities under Title II of the Act, including
				investigation of grievances filed by complainants.
"Complainant" means an individual with a disability who files a
				grievance with the Department pursuant to the provisions of this Part.
"Department" means the Illinois Department of Insurance.
"Director" means the Director of the Illinois Department of
				Insurance of the State of Illinois or anyone to whom the Director's
				responsibilities and authority are lawfully delegated.
"Grievance means any complaint under the Act by an individual
				with a disability who meets the essential eligibility requirements for
				participation in or receipt of the benefits of a program, activity or service
				offered by the Department, and believes he or she has been excluded from
				participation in or denied the benefits of any program, service or activity of
				the Department, or has been subject to discrimination by the Department.
"Grievance Form" means a Department created form (attached as
				Exhibit A) that, when completed by a complainant, includes, but is not limited
				to, the name, address and telephone number of the complainant; date of
				incidence; a short factual statement of the grievance; and the relief
				requested, if applicable.
"Procedure" means the Americans With Disabilities Act Grievance
				Procedure set forth in this Part.
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a) Grievances must
			 be submitted in accordance with and follow the procedures set forth in Section
			 250.40
			 and Section
			 250.50
			 of this Part. It is mutually desirable and beneficial that grievances be
			 satisfactorily resolved in a prompt manner. Time limits established in this
			 procedure are in calendar days, unless otherwise stated, and may be extended by
			 mutual agreement in writing by the complainant and the reviewer at the ADA
			 Coordinator and Final Levels.
b) A
			 complainant's failure to submit a grievance, or to submit or appeal it to the
			 next level of procedure within the specified time limits, shall mean that the
			 complainant has withdrawn the grievance or has accepted the last response given
			 in the grievance procedure as the Department's last response.
c) The Department shall, upon being informed
			 of that individual's desire to file a formal grievance, instruct the individual
			 how to receive a copy of this procedure and provide a Grievance Form.
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a) If an individual desires to file a formal
			 written grievance, the individual shall promptly, but no later than 180 days
			 after the alleged discrimination, submit the grievance to the ADA Coordinator
			 in writing on the Grievance Form prescribed for that purpose. The Grievance
			 Form must be completed in full in order to receive proper consideration by the
			 ADA Coordinator.
b) Upon request,
			 assistance shall be provided by the Department to complete the Grievance
			 Form.
c) The ADA Coordinator, or
			 his or her representative, shall investigate the grievance and shall make
			 reasonable efforts to resolve it. The ADA Coordinator shall provide a written
			 response to the complainant and the Director within 15 business days after
			 receipt of the Grievance Form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 250 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 250.50 - Final Level

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a) If the
			 grievance has not been resolved at the ADA Coordinator Level to the
			 satisfaction of the complainant, the complainant may submit a copy of the
			 Grievance Form and ADA Coordinator's response to the Director for final review.
			 The complainant shall submit these documents to the Director, together with a
			 short written statement explaining the reason for dissatisfaction with the ADA
			 Coordinator's written response, within 15 business days after receipt by the
			 complainant of the ADA Coordinator's response.
b) The Director shall appoint a 3-member
			 panel to review the grievance at the Final Level. One member so appointed shall
			 be designated chairman.
c) The
			 complainant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear before the panel. The
			 complainant shall have a right to appoint a representative to appear on his or
			 her behalf. The panel shall review the ADA Coordinator's written response and
			 may conduct interviews and seek advice as it deems appropriate.
d) Upon reaching a concurrence, the panel
			 shall make recommendations in writing to the Director as to the proper
			 resolution of the grievance. All recommendations shall include reasons for the
			 recommendations and shall bear the signatures of the concurring panel members.
			 A dissenting member of the panel may make a recommendation to the Director in
			 writing and shall also sign the recommendation.
e) Upon receipt of recommendations from the
			 panel, the Director shall approve, disapprove or modify the panel
			 recommendations, shall render a decision in writing, shall state the basis for
			 the decision, and shall cause a copy of the decision to be served on the
			 parties. The Director's decision shall be final. If the Director disapproves or
			 modifies the panel's recommendations, the Director shall include written
			 reasons for disapproval or modification.
f) The Grievance Form, the ADA Coordinator's
			 response, the statement of reasons for dissatisfaction, the recommendations of
			 the panel and the decision of the Director shall be maintained in accordance
			 with the State Records Act [5 ILCS 160 ] or as otherwise required by
			 law.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 250 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 250.70 - Case-by-Case Resolution

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Each grievance involves a unique set of factors that includes
				but is not limited to: the specific nature of the disability; the essential
				eligibility requirements, the benefits to be derived, and the nature of the
				service, program or activity at issue; the health and safety of others; and
				whether an accommodation would constitute a fundamental alteration to the
				program, service or activity or undue hardship on the Department. Accordingly,
				termination of a grievance at any level, whether through the granting of relief
				or otherwise, shall not constitute a precedent on which any other complainants
				should rely.