NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
Employment
The Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Effective Communication
The Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in State programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures
The Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all State programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in State offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.
DPA ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration program, service, or activity, should contact the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration ADA Coordinator at kevin.mcdaniel@state.co.us as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. If you would like to schedule a call to discuss an accommodation request, you can schedule an appointment with the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration’s ADA Coordinator.
The ADA does not require the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration 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 Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration program, service, or activity is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration ADA Coordinator at kevin.mcdaniel@state.co.us or by scheduling a call to make your request.
Schedule an ADA Accommodation or Grievance Meeting
Accommodations Provided at No Cost
The Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration 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, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons with disabilities.
State Accessibility Statement
The Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Visit DPA Accessibility Support for more information.
Request ADA Support
If you would like to file an ADA Grievance, please complete the Department of Personnel & Administration Grievance form or contact the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration ADA Coordinator at kevin.mcdaniel@state.co.us or schedule a call to make your request.