The town of Glen Alpine has settled a complaint about several violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The U.S. Department of Justice received a complaint that the town violated the ADA by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to its town hall for residents with disabilities, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney Dena King’s office.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office started an investigation after receiving the complaint, the release said. The town of Glen Alpine cooperated with the investigation, and made the following additions and modifications to meet accessibility laws:
- An accessible parking space in front of town hall next to a ramp with an accessible sign mounted at least 5 feet from the ground.
- A smooth, unobstructed ramp with ADA compliant handrails on each side.
- A doorbell at the accessible entrance.
- The interior route from the accessible entrance is clear and unobstructed.
- Insulation was added to the exposed pipes in the bathroom.
- Braille signage was added to the conference room where town meetings are held.
- ADA compliant ramps also were added to the town’s stage and gazebo.
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“My office is committed to enforcing the ADA and protecting all civil rights in this District,” King said in the release. King also leads the Attorney General’s Advisory Subcommittee on Civil Rights.
“Individuals with disabilities have a right to equal access to government services and should not be deprived from accessing those services due to lack of reasonable modifications,” King said. “I want to thank the citizen who brought this matter to our attention, and I am pleased that the town of Glen Alpine also prioritizes the needs of its residents and compliance with federal law. With these remedies, each resident and visitor can fully enjoy and utilize the services of the town, especially on the Fourth of July.”