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Reasonable Modification Request

How to ask Meigs County Public Transit for a change to a policy, practice or procedure so you can use our service.

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What is a reasonable modification?

A reasonable modification is a change or exception to a policy, practice, or procedure that allows disabled individuals to have equal access to programs, services, and activities. MCPT will make reasonable modifications when necessary to ensure access to transit services for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless:

Making the modification would fundamentally alter the nature of the public transportation service;
Making the modification would create a direct threat to the health or safety of other passengers; or
The individual with a disability is able to fully use MCPT service without the modification being made; or
Making the accommodations creates an undue financial burden on the transit system.

The term “reasonable accommodation” is interpreted consistently with “reasonable modifications” as set forth in the ADA Title II regulations at 28 CFR 35.130(b)(7), and not as defined for employment discrimination under Title I of the ADA.

Who is eligible

An individual is eligible to be considered for a reasonable modification if that individual has:

a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;
a record of such impairment; or
been regarded as having such impairment.

How to request a modification

1

Describe what you need

Tell us what you need in order to use the service. You do not have to use the term “reasonable modification” — our staff will determine whether your request is a reasonable modification and accommodate it accordingly. Requests may be made orally or in writing, and the process begins as soon as you make the request.

2

Request in advance when possible

Whenever feasible, please make your request before MCPT is expected to provide the modified service. Where a request can't practicably be made in advance (for example, a barrier at your destination you weren't aware of), operating personnel will decide at the time of the request, and may consult MCPT management.

3

We work with you

MCPT and the individual engage in a good-faith interactive process — communicating about the request, the process, and potential modifications. Alternative ways to make a request (personal interview, phone call, or recorded request) are available for people with disabilities who can't communicate in writing, or upon request.

4

Decision & timing

MCPT processes requests and provides accommodations, where appropriate, in as short a time frame as reasonably possible. The time needed depends on the nature of the modification and whether supporting information is required.

Reasonable Modification Request Form

You may fill this form in on screen and submit it by email, or print it and complete it by hand. A written form is optional — you may also make your request by phone at (740) 444-5291, by email to Susan.Buchanan.mcpt@gmail.com, or in person. Assistance completing the form is available on request.

Complete this form and return to:
Meigs County Public Transit · Attention: Susan Buchanan, Operations Manager
117 East Memorial Drive, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769 · (740) 444-5291
Susan.Buchanan.mcpt@gmail.com
Your information
Are you requesting this modification for yourself?
Accessible format needed for our reply
Your request
Signature

The information above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If you print this form, please sign it before returning.

Submitting opens your email app with your request addressed to Susan Buchanan, Operations Manager. You may also print and return the form by mail or in person.

Request a modification or file a complaint

Contact our Civil Rights Coordinator, Theresa Lavender. Requests and complaints may be made by phone, in person, in writing, or in an alternative format upon request.