Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the... More… Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done during the hiring process. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent as people without disabilities. The ADA requires reasonable accommodations as they relate to three aspects of employment: 1) ensuring equal opportunity in the application process; 2) enabling a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job; and 3) making it possible for an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment.Less…

This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). It may be used... More… This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the City of Shreveport. The State of Louisiana, City of Shreveport, and Caddo Parish’s Personnel Policy governs employment-related complaints of disability discrimination. Less…

Section 504 and the ADA protect any “individual with a disability,” defined as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that... More… Section 504 and the ADA protect any “individual with a disability,” defined as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. (28 CFR § 35.104, 34 CFR § 104.3)Less…

This form IS NOT for filing Grievances - It is designed to be a tool to help the City of Shreveport and our citizen's in the ongoing... More… This form IS NOT for filing Grievances - It is designed to be a tool to help the City of Shreveport and our citizen's in the ongoing efforts to improve our accessibility for Persons with Disabilities. Less…

If you have feedback about your experience with any of the City of Shreveport, services, programs, or facilities, equipment,... More… If you have feedback about your experience with any of the City of Shreveport, services, programs, or facilities, equipment, employment, communication (including web access) please inform our ADA Coordinator's Office by completing and submitting the form below.Less…