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Accessibility at the City of Bloomington
It is the policy of the City of Bloomington, Indiana, that it does not discriminate in the provision or implementation of its programs and services on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, housing status, or status as a veteran.
Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the City of Bloomington, Indiana, will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The full notice is available to download (Microsoft Word).
Accessibility Accommodations:
To request an accommodation, please contact the relevant City department two weeks before but no later than 48 hours before the program or event. For questions regarding accessibility accommodations, please contact Michael Shermis at human.rights@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3471.
Accessibility Policy:
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the City of Bloomington’s non-discrimination policies (including requests for accommodation), to receive discrimination and harassment complaints from members of the community, and to monitor compliance with state and federal non-discrimination laws:
Michael Shermis
ADA Coordinator/Human Rights Commission Director
401 N. Morton St., Suite 260
Bloomington. IN 47404
812-349-3471
human.rights@bloomington.in.gov
Accessibility Complaint Process:
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the City of Bloomington is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to Michael Shermis at the contact information above or via the City’s ADA complaint form.
Transition Plan:
View the 2024 City of Bloomington ADA Transition Plan (PDF) and provide feedback. The 2022 and 2014 transition plans are also available. Request a Microsoft Word version optimized for screen readers from cca@bloomington.in.gov.
Digital Accessibility:
The City of Bloomington is committed to providing all citizens with equal access to information, and is working towards making all City-created online documents accessible pursuant to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). If you encounter difficulties accessing City-created online documents, please contact accessibility@bloomington.in.gov or (812) 349-3471. In your email or message, please provide your name, contact information, and a link to or description of the inaccessible document or web page.
Bloomington Accessibility Resources:
Council for Community Accessibility
The Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) is a volunteer group supported by the City of Bloomington that advocates for the interests of people with disabilities. New members are warmly welcomed!
The CCA also provides free accessibility screenings and other information to help Bloomington businesses become more accessible.
Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission
The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) enforces the city’s human rights ordinance and can investigate allegations of discrimination based on disability in employment, housing, public accommodations, or education. This includes, for example, landlords who do not provide reasonable accessibility accommodations for tenants with disabilities.
Accessible Transportation
Bloomington Transit offers BT Access, a seven-day a week transportation service for persons with disabilities who, by means of a disability, cannot use the existing Bloomington Transit fixed route bus system. You can learn more and apply at the Bloomington Transit website.
Emergency Preparedness
To prepare for an emergency, you can create a safety profile with Smart911 to assist emergency responders to help you more quickly and efficiently. This profile may include your medical information, including information about disabilities.
The City of Bloomington provides emergency preparedness information on its website. The Red Cross also provides a guide for disaster safety specifically for people with disabilities.
Employment and Training Assistance for People with Disabilities
Find information about the local and state organizations providing employment and training assistance for people with disabilities.