3. How and where should the notice be provided?
It is the obligation of the head of the public entity to determine the most effective way of providing notice to the public about their rights and the public entity’s responsibilities under the ADA.
Publishing and publicizing the ADA notice is not a one-time requirement. State and local governments should provide the information on an ongoing basis, whenever necessary. If you use the radio, newspaper, television, or mailings, re-publish and re-broadcast the notice periodically.
Some Ways to Provide Notice to Interested Persons
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Include the notice with job applications
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Publish the notice periodically in local newspapers
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Broadcast the notice in public service announcements on local radio and television stations
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Publish the notice on the government entity’s website (ensure that the website is accessible)
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Post the notice at all facilities
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Include the notice in program handbooks
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Include the notice in activity schedules
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Announce the notice at meetings of programs, services, and activities
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Publish the notice as a legal notice in local newspapers
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Post the notice in bus shelters or other public transit stops
The information must be presented so that it is accessible to all. Therefore, it must be available in alternative formats.
Examples of Alternative Formats
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Audio tape or other recordings
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Radio announcements
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Large print notice
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Braille notice
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Use of a qualified sign language interpreter at meetings
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Open or closed-captioned public service announcements on television
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ASCII, HTML, or word processing format on a computer diskette or CD
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HTML format on an accessible website
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Advertisements in publications with large print versions
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