The Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 is committed to providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from our programs, activities, and services.

Individuals may request reasonable accommodations from the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 that they believe will enable them to have such equal opportunity to participate in our programs, activities, and services. To request reasonable accommodations, 
contact the Fire Compnay at (610) 488-0863 or ShartlesvilleFireco@comcast.net.
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
The following FAQ provides information on requesting reasonable accommodations in Shartlesville
Community Fire Co No 1’s programs and activities.

1. What is a reasonable accommodation in Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1’s program?

A reasonable accommodation is a change or modification to afford a qualified individual with
a disability full enjoyment of Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1’s programs or activities,
unless modifications of policies, practices, and procedures would fundamentally alter the
nature of the program, service, or activity, or result in undue financial and administrative
burdens to the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1.
2. How do I request a reasonable accommodation?

 - If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Fire Chief at: (610) 488-0863, or info@ShartlesvilleFireco.com, or
   the station at 5637 Old Route 22, Shartlesville, PA 19554.

3. Does my request for a reasonable accommodation need to be in writing?

 - No, you do not need to put your request in writing, however, making a written request can be helpful documentation for ensuring that the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 provides the desired accommodation. In addition, you do not need to use the specific words “reasonable accommodations” when making your request.

4. When should I request a reasonable accommodation?

 - You may request a reasonable accommodation from the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No1 at any time. However, making the request in advance of a meeting, conference call, or visit will help ensure that the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 is able to fulfill the request for an accommodation. For certain requests, such as requests for sign language interpretation, the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 requests at least two weeks advance notice.

5. May someone request a reasonable accommodation on my behalf?

 - Yes, anyone can request a reasonable accommodation on behalf of an individual with a disability who seeks to interact with the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 staff or participate in its programs or activities.

6. What will the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 do upon receiving my request for a reasonable accommodation?

The Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 may contact you to obtain more information about your request and to better understand your needs. In addition, the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 may review your request to determine:

 - Whether the requested accommodation will be effective in allowing you to participate in the activity or program in which you are seeking participation;

 - Whether the requested accommodation is reasonable, or an equally effective alternative to the requested accommodation is available; and

 - Whether providing you with the requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1’s program or impose undue financial or administrative burdens on the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1.
 

 - In addition, in some cases, the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 may consult with you in an interactive process to determine on a case-by-case basis what accommodations can be made. If the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 determines that your requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or impose an undue financial or administrative burden, the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 may deny your request. However, in the unlikely event that this occurs, the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 will work with you to identify an alternative accommodation that allows you to effectively participate in Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 programs, activities, or services.

7. May Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 request medical documentation from you after receiving your request for a reasonable accommodation?

 - No, Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 may not request medical documentation after receiving your request for a reasonable accommodation. The Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1’s questions will be limited to understanding the barrier to your ability to participate in the program or activity in which you are interested and the nature of an accommodation that will remove this barrier.

8. May Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 charge you the cost of providing the reasonable accommodation?
 - No, you are not responsible for the cost of an auxiliary aid or service the Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 provides to you.

9. What are some examples of reasonable accommodations?

 - There are many types of reasonable accommodations. Some examples of how Shartlesville Community Fire Co No 1 provides reasonable accommodations include:
      Interactive written and audio translation/transcription services.
      Arranging for qualified sign language interpreters.
      Producing alternate formats of print materials in braille, large print, all languages on the “I Speak …” Point to Your Language Card”, or in an
      electronic format.
      Providing remote conference captioning services
      Furnishing a temporary ramp to access areas with one or more stairs to ensure accessibility for individuals who have physical disabilities and
      may be using a wheelchair or walker.

All such requests shall be acknowledged within two business days of receipt. A response will be provided within two (2) business days of the acknowledgment.