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Americans with Disabilities Act / Public Accommodations

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public accommodations, such as public parking spaces, ramps and handicapped railings must be accessible and service animals must be allowed access. The ADA guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment and transportation, state and local government services and telecommunications. Grievances concerning protections specifically provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act are filed separately from other claims.

Examples:

  • Insufficient handicap railings or handicap parking spots at business
  • Denied services or entry into building because of service animal
  • No wheelchair access on right of way
  • Denied reasonable modification on home due to disability
  • Denied reasonable modification on the job (such as installing a ramp or modifying a restroom)

Pinellas County’s coordinator for the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is Jeffery Lorick, Director of Human Rights.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

Pinellas County complies with all federal, state and local laws which relate to persons with disabilities (including, but not limited to the ADA, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Act, and the Florida Civil Rights Act). This includes providing reasonable accommodation(s) when warranted.

Request for Government Programs / Assistance accommodations

We ask that these requests be made at least three (3) business days in advance.

File a Claim: Online Form  –  Printable Form
Pinellas County prohibits discrimination in the operation of any federally assisted program on the basis of race, color or national origin. We make every effort to assist those with limited English proficiency, including maintaining a list of employees fluent in languages in addition to English to help with translations and utilizing Google translator program on the website.

If you wish to discuss requests for reasonable accommodation(s) relating to Pinellas County programs, services or facilities, please contact:

Director Jeffery Lorick
Coordinator of Human Rights / Equal Employment

Office of Human Rights
400 S. Fort Harrison Ave., 5th Floor
Clearwater, FL 33756
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Email: accommodations@pinellas.gov
PH: (727) 464-4880
FAX: (727) 464-4157
TDD: (727) 464-4062

Office of Human Rights
400 S. Fort Harrison Ave., 5th Floor
Clearwater, FL 33756
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Email: accommodations@pinellas.gov
PH: (727) 464-4880
FAX: (727) 464-4157
TDD: (727) 464-4062

Request for Florida State Court System Accommodations

Submit completed forms below at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance or other court activity.

Accommodation Form – Request for reasonable accommodations if you are a defendant, litigant/party, witness, juror, victim or attorney.

Interpreter Request Form – Request for interpreter if you are a defendant, litigant/party, witness, juror, victim or attorney.

ADA Resources

For more information on the ADA, visit:

  • ADA.gov
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