Americans with Disabilities Act - CT Judicial Branch

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"Providing Accommodations to People with Disabilities"

The ADA and the Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch is committed to providing the public with equal access to its facilities, proceedings, programs and materials, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act,

or the ADA.

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Who is a Qualified Individual?[+]

A qualified individual is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; someone who has a record of such impairment; or someone who is regarded as having such impairment.

What Accommodations are Available?[+]

In compliance with the ADA, the Judicial Branch will make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities when requested to do so. These accommodations may include providing equipment and services such as assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, printed material in alternate formats, and more. The ADA does not require the Judicial Branch to provide services or devices of a personal nature, such as wheelchairs or other mobility devices, legal representation, or transportation; nor to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or service or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

How Do I Request an Accommodation?[+]

In order to best serve the public, the Judicial Branch has, at each of its facilities, a contact person who can assist individuals with disabilities by answering specific questions about access to services and by processing requests for accommodations. Any member of the public may request an accommodation, including those who do not have a court case. If possible, please make your request at least ten (10) days before the date you are coming to court. A request can be made by either notifying a Judicial Branch contact person at the facitlity you will be visiting, or by filling out our Request for Accommodation By Persons With Disabilities form. If you are a juror, or have been summoned for jury service, and are in need of an accommodation, please use our Juror Accommodation form. For additional information, please consult our Accommodation Request Procedures.

What if my request is denied?[+]

Although the Judicial Branch is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have equal access to the courts, some requests may be denied. If your request for an accommodation is denied, or if you do not agree with the accommodation offered, you can file a grievance or complaint.

For additional information on how to file a grievance or complaint pertaining to a matter in the Superior Court, please see our Grievance/Complaint Procedure and use our Grievance/Complaint form.

For additional information on how to file a grievance or complaint pertaining to a matter in the Supreme or Appellate Court, please see our Supreme or Appellate Court Grievance/Complaint Procedure and use or Supreme or Appellate Court Grievance/Complaint form.

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