Civil Rights
ADA(Title II ), Sections 504 and 508 Information

The Petition for Appeals Process is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the event an individual believes that the Department has failed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, an appeal can be filed with the Civil Rights Division Administrator.

The petition should be filed within 30 days of the date of the decision by the deciding Department.

The petition for appeal should be filed with the Administrator in writing and mailed to:

Civil Rights Division
Attn: Gregory Pringle, Civil Rights Administrator
200 N.E. 21" Street
Oklahoma City, OK. 73105
Phone: 405-521-4139
Fax: 405-522-4895
Oklahoma Relay: 1-800-722-0353
Email: Civilrts-admin@odot.org

The petition must be signed, dated and include the following:

• The person's name, address, phone number and employment
• A description of the accommodations, if any, that were proposed with an explanation of why such a proposal or provision is insufficient;
• If appropriate, a description of the preferred accommodation, modifications or auxiliary aid or service and how the accommodation would provide equal access.

Upon receipt of a petition, the Administrator will review the written evidence for appropriateness and timeliness. The Administrator will then interview or request written evidence from, any individual the Administrator believes to have information relevant to the issues raised.

The Administrator will provide the petitioner with written notice of receipt of the petition within 30 days of the receipt of the appeal. The complainant will be notified of the decision in writing.

If there is an agreement reached during the process, the Administrator will prepare a written memorandum of agreement to be signed by the individual and the agency.

The use of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's ADA Complaint process in no way precludes an individual or group from filing a formal complaint with the Civil Rights Division of the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Oklahoma Merritt Protection Commission, Human Rights Commission and the Internal Grievance Agency.