Notice
The City of Bruceville-Eddy is committed to providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from City programs, activities, and services.
Individuals may request reasonable accommodations from the City of Bruceville-Eddy that they believe will enable them to have such equal opportunity to participate in our programs, activities, and services.
What is a reasonable accommodation in Bruceville-Eddy programs?
A reasonable accommodation is a change or modification to afford a qualified individual with a disability full enjoyment of the City of Bruceville-Eddy programs or activities unless modifications of policies, practices, and procedures would fundamentally alter the nature of the program, service, or activity, or result in undue financial and administrative burdens to the City of Bruceville-Eddy.
How do I request a reasonable accommodation?
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the City of Bruceville-Eddy ADA Coordinator, 144 Wilcox Drive Eddy, Texas 76524
Does my request for a reasonable accommodation need to be in writing?
No, you do not need to put your request in writing; however, making a written request can be helpful documentation for ensuring that the City of Bruceville-Eddy receives the desired accommodation. In addition, you do not need to use the specific words “reasonable accommodations” when making your request.
When should I request a reasonable accommodation?
You may request a reasonable accommodation from the City of Bruceville-Eddy at any time. However, making the request in advance of a meeting, conference call, or visit will help ensure that the City is able to fulfill the request for an accommodation. For certain requests, such as requests for sign language interpretation, the City of Bruceville-Eddy requests at least two weeks’ advance notice.
May someone request a reasonable accommodation on my behalf?
Yes, anyone can request a reasonable accommodation on behalf of an individual with a disability who seeks to interact with City of Bruceville-Eddy staff or participate in its programs or activities.
What will City of Bruceville-Eddy do upon receiving my request for a reasonable accommodation?
The City of Bruceville-Eddy may contact you to obtain more information about your request and to better understand your needs. In addition, the City of Bruceville-Eddy may review your request to determine:
- Whether the requested accommodation will be effective in allowing you to participate in the activity or program in which you are seeking participation;
- Whether the requested accommodation is reasonable, or an equally effective alternative to the requested accommodation is available; and
- Whether providing you with the requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the City of Bruceville-Eddy’s program or impose undue financial or administrative burdens on the City of Bruceville-Eddy.
May the City of Bruceville-Eddy request medical documentation from you after receiving your request for a reasonable accommodation?
No, the City of Bruceville-Eddy may not request medical documentation after receiving your request for a reasonable accommodation. The City of Bruceville-Eddy questions will be limited to understanding the barrier to your ability to participate in the program or activity in which you are interested and the nature of an accommodation that will remove this barrier.
May the City of Bruceville-Eddy charge you the cost of providing the reasonable accommodation?
No, you are not responsible for the cost of an auxiliary aid or service the city provides to you.
What are some examples of reasonable accommodations?
There are many types of reasonable accommodations. Some examples of how the City of Bruceville-Eddy provides reasonable accommodations include:
- Arranging for qualified sign language interpreters
- Providing on-site captioning
- Producing alternate formats of print materials in braille, large print, or in an electronic format