RE: Complaint Number X

Dear Mr. X:

The Department of Justice has completed its review of the
complaint you filed against the City of New Rochelle, New York,
alleging violations of Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). You asserted that various physical
disabilities prevent you from carrying your garbage to the
curbside, and that you needed doorside pickup as a modification
for your disabilities. Since the City does not provide doorside
service, you alleged that you have been discriminated against on
the basis of disability.

The Department notified the City of your allegations, and
engaged in alternative dispute resolution as a means of resolving
the issues in your complaint. As a result of several discussions
with City officials, during which the Department clarified the
requirements of the ADA, the City of New Rochelle has adopted a
program providing for garbage service modifications for persons
with disabilities. The program will benefit persons like
yourself whose disabilities prevent them from placing their
garbage at the curbside. The service offered by the City will
now provide garbage pickup from your doorside. We have discussed
the elements of this program with you prior to its
implementation, and you agreed that it will resolve the issue
that generated your complaint. Please contact Mr. Charles
Strome, Assistant City Manager, at your earliest convenience to
apply for this service. Mr. Strome is available to answer any
questions you may have.







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With the adoption and full implementation of this program by
the City of New Rochelle, this complaint is now resolved. We are
closing this case effective the date of this letter. A copy of
the City's policy is enclosed for your information.


                                          Sincerely,


                                        Thomas Esbrook
                                    Disability Rights Section
                                      Civil Rights Division

Enclosure



cc:  Mr. Charles Strome
Deputy City Manager

Mr. Christopher B. Langhart
Deputy Corporation Counsel
City of New Rochelle



























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