ADA Complaint Reporting Procedure for Patrons and Visitors
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Complaints should be addressed to the Disability Policy Officer, who has been designated to coordinate ADA compliance efforts. Submit a complaint form and mail to the address below.
- A complaint should be filed in writing, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations.
- A complaint should be filed within sixty (60) calendar days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation.
- An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow the filing of a complaint. The investigation shall be informal but thorough and afford all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint.
- A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, if any, will be issued and forwarded to the complainant within forty-five (45) calendar days after its filing.
- The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances of dissatisfaction with the resolution. The request for reconsideration should be made within ten (10) calendar days.
- The Disability Policy Office shall maintain the files and records relating to the complaints filed.
- The right of a person to prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be impaired by nor shall the use of this procedure be a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies.
- Other remedies include the filing of an ADA complaint at .
**Park District employees with a disability may file employment-related discrimination complaints through the existing complaint procedure.
ADA Complaint Reporting
The following document is available to download: