U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division

Disability Rights Section
P.O. Bar 66738
Washington, DC 20035-6738


July 10, 1996

Ms. Laura K. Maddox
Handicapables
278 Azure Drive
Mt. Washington, Kentucky 40047

Re: Complaint Number X

Dear Ms. Maddox:

This is in reference to your complaint against
Hardinsburg County, Kentucky, alleging violations of title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Title II
prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with
disabilities on the basis of disability by State and local
governments. Specifically, you alleged that the courtroom on the
third floor of the Hardinsburg County Courthouse is inaccessible
to persons with mobility impairments.

In my conversation with you on July 8, 1996, you stated that
it is your understanding that the Hardinsburg County Courthouse
his been renovated since you filed the complaint with us. I
spoke to the County Clerk, who indicated that an elevator was
installed in the Hardinsburg County Courthouse and provides
mobility impaired individuals access from the entrance to the
Circuit Court, which is located on the third floor. The County
Clerk also stated that the doors to the restrooms have been widen
to accommodate wheelchairs and that a small ramp was installed
from the walk way to the building.

Based on the foregoing information we are closing our files
in this matter, as of the date of this letter. The Department of
Justice will take no further action in this matter. If you are
dissatisfied with our determination, you may be able to file a
private complaint in the appropriate United States District Court
under Title II of the ADA.

CC: Records, Chrono, Wodatch, Morrow, Sheppard
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If you have any questions regarding this letter, please
contact me at (202) 307-2735.

                                            Sincerely,




                                         Brenda A. Sheppard
                                            Investigator
                                      Disability Rights Section
                                        Civil Rights Division

CC: Charles Allen Wilson
     County Clerk






























                                                                               
     
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