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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1000 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1000.40 - ADA Coordinator Level

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) If an individual desires to file a
			 grievance, he or she shall, within 180 days after the alleged discrimination or
			 denial of benefits for any program, service or activity of the Agency, submit a
			 written grievance to the ADA Coordinator.
b) The grievance shall contain the following
			 information:
1) the Complainant's name,
			 address, and telephone number.
2)
			 information as to the best time and means for contacting the
			 Complainant.
3) the exact nature of
			 Complainant's disability, including a signed statement from a physician
			 currently licensed to practice in Illinois.
4) the program, activity, or service which
			 was denied Complainant, or in which alleged discrimination occurred.
5) the nature of the denial or alleged
			 discrimination.
6) an explanation
			 of why the Complainant believes he or she is qualified individual with a
			 disability.
7) the date the denial
			 or alleged discrimination occurred.
8) the signature or execution of or on behalf
			 of the Complainant.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1000 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1000.50 - Final Level

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) If the
			 grievance has not been resolved to the satisfaction of the Complainant at the
			 ADA Coordinator level, the Complainant may appeal the matter to the Director of
			 the Agency for final review. The Complainant shall have ten business days from
			 receipt of the ADA Coordinator's response to file an appeal. The date of
			 service of the ADA Coordinator's written response shall be considered the date
			 of its mailing.
b) The Complainant
			 shall submit a copy of the grievance and the ADA Coordinator's response, along
			 with a short written explanation of the reasons for dissatisfaction with the
			 response, to constitute an appeal.
c) The Director shall appoint a 3-member
			 panel to review the grievance at the final level. One member so appointed shall
			 be designated chairman.
d) The
			 Complainant shall be afforded an opportunity, within 30 days after the
			 Director's receipt of the appeal, to appear before the panel and present
			 testimony, written argument or other evidence, and shall have the right to
			 designate a representative to appear on his or her behalf. The Panel shall
			 review the grievance and the evidence presented, and may conduct interviews and
			 seek additional information, evidence and/or advice as it deems
			 appropriate.
e) The panel shall
			 make written recommendations as to approval, disapproval or modification of the
			 ADA Coordinator's decision, and transmit the recommendations to the Director
			 for final decision.
f) The Director
			 shall render a written decision to the Complainant, with a copy to the ADA
			 Coordinator and each panel member, within 45 days after receipt of
			 Complainant's appeal.
g) The
			 grievance, the ADA Coordinator's response and the final 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 1000 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1000.70 - Case-by-Case Resolution

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
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 Agency. 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 1025 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1025.10 - Purposes

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) This Part
			 establishes an Americans With Disabilities Act Grievance Procedure pursuant to
			 the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (
			 42 U.S.C.
			 12101 et seq.) (ADA), 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. 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 Department of Employment Security
			 (Department), when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable
			 by qualified individuals with disabilities.
c) It is the intent of the Department to
			 foster open communication with all individuals requesting ready access to
			 programs, services and activities. The Department 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 1025 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1025.20 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
"Complainant" is an individual with a disability who files a
				grievance form provided by the Department in accordance with this Part.
"Designated Coordinator" is the person appointed by the
				Department Director to coordinate the Department's efforts to comply with and
				carry out its responsibilities under Title II of the ADA, including
				investigation of grievances filed by complainants. The Designated Coordinator
				for the Department may be contacted at 401 South State Street, Chicago,
				Illinois 60605 or by telephone at 312-793-9290 (voice); 312-793-9350
				(TDD).
"Director", wherever used herein, means the Director of the
				Illinois Department of Employment Security or the Director's Designee.
"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 Department, and who 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, on the
				basis of his or her disability.
"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 1025 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1025.30 - Procedure

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Grievances shall
			 be submitted in accordance with the procedures established in Sections
			 1025.40
			 and
			 1025.50 of
			 this Part, in the form and manner described, and within specified time limits.
			 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 Department's final response.
c) The Department shall, upon being informed
			 of 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 1025 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1025.40 - Designated Coordinator Level

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
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
			 Department shall accept all complete grievance forms under this Section. If the
			 complainant submits an incomplete grievance form, the Department shall notify
			 the complainant and specify the additional information needed to complete the
			 form. If the complainant fails to complete and resubmit the grievance form with
			 the additional information requested within the aforesaid 180 day period, the
			 Department shall close the grievance. The grievance form shall include:
1) the complainant's name and, if applicable,
			 address and telephone number;
2)
			 the best means and time for contacting the complainant;
3) the program, activity or service which was
			 denied complainant or in which alleged discrimination occurred;
4) the date and nature of the alleged denial
			 or discrimination;
5) the signature
			 of the complainant.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1025 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1025.50 - Final Level

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) If the
			 grievance is not resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant at the
			 Designated Coordinator Level, the complainant may submit a copy of the
			 grievance form and Designated Coordinator's response to the Director of the
			 Department for final review. The complainant shall submit these documents to
			 the Director, 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
			 complainant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear before the Director. The
			 complainant shall have a right to appoint a representative to appear on his or
			 her behalf. The Director shall review the Designated Coordinator's written
			 response and may conduct interviews and seek advice as the Director deems
			 appropriate.
c) The Director shall
			 approve, disapprove or modify the recommendations of the Designated
			 Coordinator, shall render a decision thereon in writing within thirty (30)
			 days, shall state the basis therefor, 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 Designated Coordinator's recommendations,
			 the Director shall include written reasons for such disapproval or
			 modification.
d) The grievance
			 form, the Designated Coordinator's response, the statement of the reasons for
			 dissatisfaction, and the decision of the Director shall be maintained in
			 accordance with the State Records Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 116, par. 43.4
			 et seq.) [5 ILCS 160/1 et seq.]
			 or as otherwise required by law.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1025 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1025.70 - Case-By-Case Resolution

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
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 1050 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1050.10 - Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) This Americans
			 With Disabilities Act Grievance Procedure (Procedure) is established pursuant
			 to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (
			 42 USC 12101
			 et seq.) ("ADA"), 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 ADA or its regulations to understand the
			 rights, privileges, and remedies afforded by it, please contact the ADA
			 Coordinator.
b) In general, the ADA
			 requires that each program, service, and activity offered by the Board, when
			 viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by a qualified
			 individual with disabilities.
c) It
			 is the intention of the Board to foster open communications with all
			 individuals requesting readily accessible programs, services and activities.
			 The Board 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 1050 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1050.20 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
"Board" is the Illinois Community College Board.
"Complainant" is an individual with a disability who files a
				Grievance Form provided by the Board under this procedure.
"ADA Coordinator" is the chief human resource officer of the
				Board who is responsible for the coordination of efforts of the Board to comply
				with and carry out its responsibilities under Title II of the ADA, including
				investigation of grievances filed by complainants. The ADA Coordinator for the
				Board may be contacted at 401 E. Capitol Ave., Springfield IL 62701. (See
				28
				CFR 35.107.) or by telephone at
				217-785-0123
"Disabilities" has the meaning ascribed in the Americans With
				Disabilities Act.
"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 Board, and believes he or she has been excluded from
				participation in, or denied the benefits of, any program, service, or activity
				of the Board or has been subject to discrimination by the Board.
"Grievance Form" is the form prescribed for use in filing a
				grievance pursuant to this Part. It includes information such as the
				complainant's name, address and telephone number; the nature of the grievance,
				including the date, time and place of the incident; and any
				witnesses.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1050 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1050.30 - Procedure

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Grievances must
			 be submitted in accordance with procedures established in
			 1050.40
			 and
			 1050.50,
			 in the form and manner described and 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 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 Board's last response given in the grievance
			 procedure.
c) The Board shall, upon
			 being informed of the individual's desire to make a formal grievance, instruct
			 the individual on the process of filing the grievance.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1050 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1050.40 - ADA Coordinator Level

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
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.
			 The Grievance Form must be completed in full to receive proper consideration by
			 the ADA Coordinator.
b) Upon
			 request, assistance shall be provided by the Board to complete the Grievance
			 Form.
c) The ADA Coordinator, or
			 his or her representative, shall investigate the grievance and, if the
			 grievance is found to be valid, shall make reasonable efforts to resolve it.
			 The ADA Coordinator shall provide a written response to the complainant and the
			 Executive Director within 15 business days after receipt of the Grievance
			 Form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1050 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1050.50 - Final Level

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
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 Designated Coordinator's response to the Executive Director
			 of the Board for final review. The complainant shall submit these documents to
			 the Executive Director, together with a short written statement explaining the
			 reasons for dissatisfaction with the Designated Coordinator's written response,
			 within five business days after receipt by the complainant of the Designated
			 Coordinator's response.
b) Within
			 15 business days, the Executive Director shall appoint a three-member panel to
			 review the grievance at the Final Level. One member so appointed shall be the
			 designated chairperson. The panel shall schedule a review of the grievance,
			 which shall commence no later than 15 business days after the last member of
			 the panel is appointed.
c) The
			 complainant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear before the panel and
			 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 considers appropriate.
d) Upon agreement of at least two of the
			 panel members, but not later than 15 business days after the review described
			 in subsection (b), the panel shall make a recommendation in writing to the
			 Executive Director as to the proper resolution of the grievance. All such
			 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 signed recommendation to the Executive Director.
e) Within 15 business days after receipt of
			 recommendations from the panel, the Executive Director shall approve,
			 disapprove or modify the panel recommendations; render a decision on that
			 recommendation in writing; state the basis for his or her action; and cause a
			 copy of the decision to be served on the parties. The Executive Director's
			 decision shall be final. If the Executive Director disapproves or modifies the
			 panel recommendations, written reasons for the disapproval or modification
			 shall be included in the Executive Director's written decision.
f) The Grievance Form, the ADA Coordinator's
			 response, the statement of the reasons for dissatisfaction, the recommendation
			 of the panel, and the decision of the Executive 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 1050 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1050.70 - Case-By-Case Resolution

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
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 cause undue hardship for the Board.
				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 1075 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1075.10 - Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) This Grievance
			 Procedure (Procedure) is established pursuant to the Americans With
			 Disabilities Act of 1990 (
			 42 USC 12101
			 et seq.) (ADA), 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. If an individual desires 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 Office of Public Counsel, when
			 viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by qualified
			 individuals with disabilities.
c)
			 It is the intention of the Office of Public Counsel to foster open
			 communication with all individuals requesting readily accessible programs,
			 services and activities. The Public Counsel 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 1075 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1075.20 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
"Complainant" is an individual with a disability who files a
				Grievance Form provided by the Office of Public Counsel under this
				procedure.
"Designated Coordinator" is the person appointed by the Public
				Counsel who is responsible for the coordination of efforts of the Office of
				Public Counsel to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title II
				of the ADA, including investigation of grievances filed by complainants. The
				Designated Coordinator can be contacted at 100 W. Randolph, Suite 11-300,
				Chicago IL 60601. (See
				28
				CFR 35.107 )
"Grievance" is any complaint under the ADA that is reduced to
				writing 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 of Public Counsel, and who believes
				he or she has been excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of,
				any program, service or activity of the Office of Public Counsel or has been
				subject to discrimination by the Office of Public Counsel.
"Grievance Form" is prescribed for the purpose of filing a
				grievance under this Section and includes information such as name, address,
				phone number, nature of the grievance with specificity including date of
				incident, time, place and witnesses if applicable.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1075 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1075.30 - Procedure

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Grievances shall
			 be submitted in accordance with procedures established in Section
			 1075.40 and
			 1075.50 of
			 this Part defined below in the form and manner described, and 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 Level and the Final Level.
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 from the Office of Public
			 Counsel in the grievance procedure.
c) The Office of Public Counsel 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 1075 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1075.40 - Designated Coordinator Level

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) If an individual desires to file a
			 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 consideration by the Designated
			 Coordinator.
b) Upon request,
			 assistance in completing the Grievance Form shall be provided by the Office of
			 Public Counsel.
c) The Designated
			 Coordinator, or his or her representative, shall investigate the grievance and,
			 if the grievance is found to be valid, shall make reasonable efforts to resolve
			 it. The Designated Coordinator shall provide a written response to the
			 complainant and the Public Counsel within fifteen (15) days after receipt of
			 the Grievance Form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1075 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1075.50 - Final Level

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) If the
			 grievance is not 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 Public Counsel for
			 final review. The complainant shall submit these documents to the Public
			 Counsel, together with a short written statement explaining the reason or
			 reasons 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) Within fifteen (15) days, the Public
			 Counsel shall appoint a three-member panel to review the grievance at the Final
			 Level. One member so appointed shall be designated chairperson. The panel shall
			 schedule a review of the grievance which shall commence no later than fifteen
			 (15) days after the last member of the panel is appointed.
c) Complainant shall be allowed to appear
			 before the panel. Complainant shall have the right to appoint a representative
			 to appear on his or 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
			 agreement of at least two (2) of the panel members, but not later than fifteen
			 (15) days after the review in subsection (b) above, the panel shall make
			 recommendations in writing to the Public Counsel 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 Public
			 Counsel in writing and shall sign such recommendation.
e) Within ten (10) days after receipt of
			 recommendations from a panel, the Public Counsel, or designee, shall approve,
			 disapprove or modify the panel recommendation; 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 Public Counsel's decision shall be
			 final. If the Public Counsel disapproves or modifies the panel recommendations,
			 the Public Counsel may 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 recommendation of the panel and the decision of the Public
			 Counsel 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 1075 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1075.70 - Case-By-Case Resolution

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
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, 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 of Public Counsel.
				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 1125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1125.10 - Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) The Americans
			 With Disabilities Act Grievance Procedure (Procedure) is established pursuant
			 to the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (
			 42 USC 12101
			 et seq.) (ADA), 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 ADA or its regulations to understand the
			 rights, privileges and remedies afforded by it, please contact the ADA
			 Coordinator.
b) In general, the ADA
			 requires that each program, service and activity offered by The Office of the
			 Auditor General (Office), when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to
			 and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities.
c) It is the intent of the Office to foster
			 open communication with all individuals requesting ready access to programs,
			 services and activities. The Office encourages directors of programs, services
			 and activities to respond to requests for modifications before they become
			 grievances.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1125.20 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
"Complainant" is an individual with a disability who files a
				grievance form provided by the Office in accordance with this Part.
"ADA Coordinator" is the person appointed by the Auditor
				General to coordinate the Office's efforts to comply with and carry out its
				responsibilities under Title II of the ADA, including the investigation of
				grievances filed by complainants. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted at the
				Office of the Auditor General, 740 E. Ash Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703
				or by telephone at 217/782-6046 (voice), 888/261-2887 (TTY).
"Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a physical
				or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life
				activities of an individual; a record of such impairment; or being regarded as
				having such an impairment.
"Grievance" is any complaint under the ADA that is reduced to
				writing 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 who believes she or he 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
				on the basis of her or his disability.
"Office" means the Office of the Auditor General.
"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
				Office.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1125.30 - Procedure

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a) Grievances must
			 be submitted through the channels defined below, in the form and manner
			 described, and 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 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 by the Office.
c) Upon being informed by an individual that
			 the individual desires to file a formal grievance, the Office shall provide the
			 individual with a copy of this procedure and the grievance form.
d) A complainant may use the assistance of an
			 advocate in any stage of the grievance procedure.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1125.40 - Review at the ADA 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 ADA Coordinator
			 in writing on the prescribed grievance form. 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 Office to complete the grievance
			 form.
c) The ADA Coordinator, or
			 her or his 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 Auditor General within 10 business days
			 after receipt of the grievance form.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1125.50 - Review at the 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 the ADA Coordinator's response to the Auditor General for
			 final review within 10 days after receipt of the ADA Coordinator's written
			 response. The ADA Coordinator's written response is deemed received by
			 complainant 5 business days after mailing. The complainant shall submit these
			 documents to the Auditor General, together with a short written statement
			 explaining the reasons for dissatisfaction with the ADA Coordinator's written
			 response. The Auditor General will extend the period for submitting the review
			 request and supporting documents for up to 10 additional days upon
			 complainant's request.
b) The
			 Auditor General shall appoint a 3 member panel to review the grievance at the
			 Final Level (the Review Panel). One member so appointed shall be designated
			 chairperson. The ADA Coordinator, or any representative of the ADA Coordinator,
			 who conducted the investigation at the ADA Coordinator Level, may not be a
			 member of the Review Panel.
c) The
			 complainant shall be afforded an opportunity to appear before the Review Panel.
			 The Review Panel shall review the ADA Coordinator's written response and may
			 conduct interviews and seek advice as it deems appropriate.
d) The Review Panel shall approve, disapprove
			 or modify the recommendation of the ADA Coordinator, shall render a decision on
			 the recommendation in writing within 30 days, shall state the basis of the
			 decision, and shall cause a copy of the decision to be served on the parties.
			 The Review Panel's decision shall be final. If the Review Panel disapproves or
			 modifies the ADA Coordinator's recommendations, the Review Panel shall include
			 written reasons for disapproval or modification.
e) The grievance form, the ADA Coordinator's
			 response, the statement of reasons for dissatisfaction, and the decision of the
			 Review Panel 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 1125 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1125.70 - 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 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 1150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1150.10 - Purposes

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a) This grievance
			 procedure is established pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act of
			 1990 (
			 42 USC 12101
			 et seq.) (ADA) and specifically Section 35.107 of the Title II regulations,
			 28
			 CFR 35.107, requiring the adoption of a
			 procedure to resolve grievances asserted by qualified individuals with
			 disabilities. Interested parties may contact the ADA Coordinator to review the
			 ADA or its regulations to understand the rights, privileges and remedies
			 afforded by it.
b) In general, the
			 ADA requires that each program, service and activity offered by the Department
			 of Human Rights (Department), when viewed in its entirety, be readily
			 accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities.
c) It is the intention of the Department 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 modifications
			 before they become grievances.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 4 - DISCRIMINATION PROCEDURES › Part 1150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1150.20 - Definitions

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"ADA" means the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (
				42 USC 12101
				et seq.).
"ADA Coordinator" means the person appointed by the Director of
				the Department to coordinate the Department's efforts to comply with and carry
				out its responsibilities under Title II of the ADA, including any investigation
				of grievances filed by Complainants. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted at
				Department of Human Rights, ADA Coordinator, 222 South College, Room 101A,
				Springfield IL 62704. (See
				28
				CFR 35.107.)
"Complainant" means a qualified individual with a disability
				who files a Grievance Form provided by the Department.
"Department" means the Illinois Department of Human
				Rights.
"Director" means the Director of the Department or a duly
				authorized designee.
"Disability" shall have the same meaning as set forth in the
				ADA.
"Grievance" means any written complaint under the ADA by an
				individual with a disability who meets the eligibility requirements for
				participation in, or receipt of, the benefits of a program, activity or service
				offered by the Department and who believes he or she has been excluded from
				participation in, or denied the benefits of, any program, service or activity
				of the Department, or who has been subject to discrimination by the
				Department.
"Grievance Form" means the form prescribed for the purpose of
				filing a grievance under this Part and includes information such as name,
				address, telephone number, nature of the grievance, with specificity, including
				date of incident, time, place and witnesses if applicable.
"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 1150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1150.30 - Procedure

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a) Grievances must
			 be submitted in accordance with procedures established in Sections
			 1150.40
			 and
			 1150.50 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/or the Final Reviews described in Sections
			 1150.40
			 and 1150.50.
b) A Complainant's
			 failure to submit a Grievance Form, or to submit or appeal it to the next level
			 of review within the specified time limits, shall mean that the Complainant has
			 withdrawn the grievance or has accepted the Department's last response as given
			 in the grievance procedure.
c) A
			 Complainant must exhaust the remedies provided under this Part as a
			 prerequisite for filing any action before a court or other administrative
			 body.
d) The Department 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 1150 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE › Section 1150.40 - ADA Coordinator Review

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a) If an individual desires to file a
			 grievance, the individual shall promptly, but no later than 180 days after the
			 date of the alleged discrimination, submit a grievance to the ADA Coordinator
			 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, the
			 Department shall assist an individual in completing the Grievance
			 Form.
c) The ADA Coordinator, or
			 his/her representative, shall investigate the grievance and, if the grievance
			 is found to be valid, shall make reasonable efforts to resolve it. The ADA
			 Coordinator shall provide a written response to the Complainant and Director
			 within 15 business days after receipt of the Grievance Form.