NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), The Island Singers will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Service Agreements: The Island Singers does not discriminate on the basis of disability in selecting individuals for its service agreements.

Effective Communication: The Island Singers will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in programs, services, and activities.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Island Singers will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. 

The ADA does not require the Island Singers to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Complaints that a program, service, or activity of The Island Singers is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the Program Coordinator at:

islandsingersnj@gmail.com

The Island Singers

PO Box 622

Forked River, NJ 08731

The Island Singers will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the ADA's Title II Regulations, all applicants, participants, beneficiaries, and other interested persons are advised that further information may be obtained from the Office on the Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20035-6118 (202) 514-0301 (Voice) or (202) 514-0381 (TDD).

The Island Singers has adopted an internal grievance procedure to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability. The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request. The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 15 calendar days after the alleged violation to:

islandsingersnj@gmail.com

The Island Singers

PO Box 622

Forked River, NJ 08731

Upon receipt of the complaint, the President will notify the complainant of the receipt of the complaint and initiate an investigation. A report of the final resolution will be issued no later than 60 days from the date of receipt of the complaint, unless a later date is agreed to by the complainant. If the response does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision within 10 calendar days after receipt. A written response will explain the position of the County of Ocean and offer options for resolution of the complaint.