In accordance with the requirements of 28 C.F.R. § 35.106 and 107, Manatee County Government provides the following notice and designation.

Policy

In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Manatee County Government will not exclude from participation in, or deny the benefits of, its services, programs or activities to a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA does not require Manatee County Government to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Effective Communication

Manatee County Government will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services to facilitate an effective means of communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they may meaningfully participate in County programs, services, and activities. Such aids and services may include, but are not limited to, qualified sign language interpreters, converting documents to alternative formats, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments.

Policy & Procedure Modification 

Manatee County Government will make lawful and reasonable modifications to its policies and procedures where doing so will allow qualified persons with a disability to participate in or receive the benefit of its services, programs or activities.

Aid or Modification Requests

Disabled persons desiring auxiliary aids or services or policy or procedure modification related to a Manatee County Government program, service or activity should contact the Department or operating unit offering the program as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Agendas for all meetings and workshops of the Board of County Commissioners provide the contact information for requests related to attendance at or participation in the Board’s meetings.