Part Because the City receives financial assistance from the Department of Justice, the review was also conducted under the authority of section of the Rehabilitation Act of , 29 U.
Part 42, Subpart G. This review was limited to the areas of the facilities used by the voting public: parking, the route from the parking area to the area used for voting, and the area used for voting. The Department is authorized under 28 C. Part 35, Subpart F, to determine the compliance of the City with title II of the ADA and the Department's implementing title II regulation, to issue findings, and, where appropriate, to negotiate and secure voluntary compliance agreements.
Furthermore, the Attorney General is authorized, under 42 U. Furthermore, the Attorney General is authorized, under 29 U. In order to avoid the burdens and expenses of an investigation and possible litigation, the parties enter into this Agreement. Grievances are brought to the attention of the Coordinator or the appropriate City Official relevant to the grievance.
Notices of actions that could hinder public access to City facilities are publicized and include the telephone number of the ADA Coordinator and the direct telephone number of the City Engineers. There is a constant open line of communication between the City of Binghamton and the Southern Tier Independence Center STIC through which the City hears grievances and works toward a resolution of all matters.
The City regularly uses STIC to obtain qualified sign language interpreters for all effective communication needs.
