Home » Departments and Divisions » Legal » Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) South Bend is a city committed to making its public buildings, programs and services accessible to the disabled under the ADA. It is a city where full employment opportunities exist for those with disabilities. It is further committed to meeting this goal at all times. Our Services Access to Public Records Act Access to Public Records Act Who is eligible to submit an APRA request?How long will it take for my request… Liability Claims Liability Claims What is a Liability Claim?Who can file a Liability Claim?Where is a Liability Claim Form provided?When is a… Alcoholic Beverage Permit Alcoholic Beverage Permit What is an Alcoholic Beverage Permit? An Alcoholic beverage permit is a written certificate issued by the… ***2018 Title VI Plan for Non-Discrimination in City Services Programs & Activities under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Update to City 2103 ADA Transition Plan This Plan (viewable here) was approved by the City’s Board of Public Works at its meeting January 10, 2019, and by the South Bend Common Council on January 14, 2019. Citizens having any concern about accessibility of City owned facilities, sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs or City programs, services, or any other inquiries about the City’s policies for persons with disabilities should contact South Bend’s ADA Coordinator: Aladean M. DeRose 1200 County City Bldg. 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 235-9241 South Bend’s programs and initiatives under Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) include: South Bend Human Rights Commission. This is the City agency for filing claims of discrimination in employment against employers located in South Bend, and claims about housing as to landlords, real estate agencies, brokers and others. The South Bend Human Rights Commission is located at 319 Niles Ave., Suite 150, South Bend, IN 46617. Phone: (574) 235-9355. ADA Transition Plan. This covers pedestrian facilities in the public right of way. It was approved by South Bend’s Board of Works January 8, 2013 and adopted by South Bend’s Common Council on January 28, 2013. This Plan addresses the removal of barriers for the disabled as to sidewalks, crosswalks and curbs. (Click below to view ADA Transition Plan and Common Council Ordinance No. 10219-13). TTY/TTD Number for Hearing Impaired: (574) 235-5567 Accommodation for Hearing and Sight Impaired at Public Meetings. Accommodations are available for sight and hearing impaired persons at public meetings held by the City, its committees and agencies. Please contact appropriate City agency in advance to request such accommodation. Click below for further information and forms: ADA Grievance Information: ADA Grievance Procedure and Complaint Form ADA Transition Plan Board of Public Works Resolution #2-2013 Common Council Ordinance #10219-13 South Bend ADA Transition Plan: Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right of Way, 2013 ADA Policies ADA Coordinator – Council Resolution 4130-11 ADA Accessibility Guidelines – Council Resolution 4131-11 Title VI Reasonable Accommodation in Housing/Zoning Policies and Procedures VIEW ALL NEWS Phone 574.235.9241 Fax 574.235.7670 Address 227 West Jefferson Blvd. Suite 1200 S South Bend, Indiana 46601
Access to Public Records Act Access to Public Records Act Who is eligible to submit an APRA request?How long will it take for my request…
Liability Claims Liability Claims What is a Liability Claim?Who can file a Liability Claim?Where is a Liability Claim Form provided?When is a…
Alcoholic Beverage Permit Alcoholic Beverage Permit What is an Alcoholic Beverage Permit? An Alcoholic beverage permit is a written certificate issued by the…
***2018 Title VI Plan for Non-Discrimination in City Services Programs & Activities under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Update to City 2103 ADA Transition Plan This Plan (viewable here) was approved by the City’s Board of Public Works at its meeting January 10, 2019, and by the South Bend Common Council on January 14, 2019. Citizens having any concern about accessibility of City owned facilities, sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs or City programs, services, or any other inquiries about the City’s policies for persons with disabilities should contact South Bend’s ADA Coordinator: Aladean M. DeRose 1200 County City Bldg. 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 235-9241 South Bend’s programs and initiatives under Title II of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) include: South Bend Human Rights Commission. This is the City agency for filing claims of discrimination in employment against employers located in South Bend, and claims about housing as to landlords, real estate agencies, brokers and others. The South Bend Human Rights Commission is located at 319 Niles Ave., Suite 150, South Bend, IN 46617. Phone: (574) 235-9355. ADA Transition Plan. This covers pedestrian facilities in the public right of way. It was approved by South Bend’s Board of Works January 8, 2013 and adopted by South Bend’s Common Council on January 28, 2013. This Plan addresses the removal of barriers for the disabled as to sidewalks, crosswalks and curbs. (Click below to view ADA Transition Plan and Common Council Ordinance No. 10219-13). TTY/TTD Number for Hearing Impaired: (574) 235-5567 Accommodation for Hearing and Sight Impaired at Public Meetings. Accommodations are available for sight and hearing impaired persons at public meetings held by the City, its committees and agencies. Please contact appropriate City agency in advance to request such accommodation. Click below for further information and forms: ADA Grievance Information: ADA Grievance Procedure and Complaint Form ADA Transition Plan Board of Public Works Resolution #2-2013 Common Council Ordinance #10219-13 South Bend ADA Transition Plan: Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right of Way, 2013 ADA Policies ADA Coordinator – Council Resolution 4130-11 ADA Accessibility Guidelines – Council Resolution 4131-11 Title VI Reasonable Accommodation in Housing/Zoning Policies and Procedures