The Jeffco DeAngelis Foundation/DeAngelis Center Foundation (hereinafter “Foundation”) is committed to providing individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the Foundation’s programs, activities, and services.
Individuals may request reasonable accommodations from the Foundation that they believe will enable them to have such equal opportunity to participate in our programs, activities, and services.
To request reasonable accommodations, contact admin@deangeliscenter.org.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
The following FAQ provides information on requesting reasonable accommodations in the Foundation programs and activities.
1. What is a reasonable accommodation?
A reasonable accommodation is a change or modification to afford a qualified individual with a disability full enjoyment of the Foundation’s programs or activities, unless modifications of policies, practices, and procedures would fundamentally alter the nature of the program, service, or activity, or result in undue financial and administrative burdens to the Foundation.
2. How do I request a reasonable accommodation?
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact admin@deangeliscenter.org.
3. Does my request for a reasonable accommodation need to be in writing?
No, you do not need to put your request in writing, however, making a written request can be helpful documentation for ensuring that the Foundation provides the desired accommodation and has adequate time to prepare to provide you with accommodations. In addition, you do not need to use the specific words “reasonable accommodations” when making your request.
4. When should I request a reasonable accommodation?
You may request a reasonable accommodation from the Foundation at any time. However, making the request in advance of a meeting, conference call, or visit will help ensure that the Foundation is able to fulfill the request for an accommodation. For certain requests, such as requests for sign language interpretation, the Foundation requests at least two week’s advance notice.
5. May someone request a reasonable accommodation on my behalf?
Yes, anyone can request a reasonable accommodation on behalf of an individual with a disability who seeks to interact with Foundation staff or participate in its programs or activities.
6. What will the Foundation do upon receiving my request for a reasonable accommodation?
We may contact you to obtain more information about your request and to better understand your needs. In addition, the Foundation may review your request to determine:
- Whether the requested accommodation will be effective in allowing you to participate in the activity or program in which you are seeking participation;
- Whether the requested accommodation is reasonable, or an equally effective alternative to the requested accommodation is available; and
- Whether providing you with the requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the Foundation’s program or impose undue financial or administrative burdens on the Foundation.
In addition, in some cases, the Foundation may consult with you in an interactive process to determine on a case-by-case basis what accommodations can be made.
If the Foundation determines that your requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or impose an undue financial or administrative burden, the Foundation may deny your request. However, in the unlikely event that this occurs, the Foundation will work with you to identify an alternative accommodation that allows you to effectively participate in the Foundation’s program or activity.
