ADA Compliance
Purpose
This ADA Compliance Division of the County Administrative Office is responsible for managing the county’s compliance with the requirements of Title Il of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA").
Accommodations
The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access to all county programs, services and activities through the provision of accommodations for individuals with qualified disabilities as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. With 72 hours prior notice, a request for reasonable accommodation can be made. Please contact the program or the ADA Coordinator at (844) 365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us.
Temporary Accommodations
The County of Humboldt is committed to ensuring equal access to county programs, services, and activities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While necessary repairs are underway to address and remove identified barriers to access, temporary accommodations will be made available at locations that are currently not in full compliance.
List of Alternate Service Delivery - Temporary Accommodations Locations
Accessible Entrance
The accessible entrance to the Humboldt County Courthouse is the Fourth Street entrance. Accessible parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Fourth Street entrance and on the Fourth Street side of the K Street. lot. If you are a person with a qualified disability and need a modification or reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (844) 365-0352 or by email at ada@co.humboldt.ca.us.
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Fortuna Public Library Undergoes Accessibility Renovations, Moves to Temporary Location
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Big Lagoon County Park to Undergo Transformative Accessibility Renovations: Project Begins May 5
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Accessible Beach Mat at Clam Beach County Park
Information
- Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Opens a New Window.
- ADA Policy
- ADA Grievance Procedure Opens a New Window.
- Library Services Access for People with Disabilities
- Website Accessibility
Accessibility Requests/Communication
- Request ADA-Accessible Information Opens a New Window. (Note: This is not for requests pursuant to the California Public Records Act)
- ADA Access Request for County Maintained Roads Opens a New Window.
- ADA Corrective Action Needed Form
- ADA Complaint Form Opens a New Window.
- Website Questions/Comments Form Opens a New Window.
Effective Communication
Communications Accessibility: California Relay Service (CRS)
- TTY (Teletype) connects to a telephone for text communication instead of speaking and listening.
- Communications Assistant (CA) "translates" between TTY user and another party.
- The CRS user types what s/he wants to say, and the CA voices what the CRS user typed.
- Spanish language is available.
- Confidentiality is required.
- Dial 711 or a direct dial for your carrier for free and confidential relay services.
| Type of Call | Language | Toll Free Number(s) |
|---|---|---|
TTY/VCO/HCO to voice |
English |
(800) 735-2929 |
Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO |
English |
(800) 735-2922 |
Spanish |
(800) 855-3000 |
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To or from speech-to-speech |
English |
(800) 854-7784 |
Spanish |
(800) 855-3000 |