Civil Rights Statement Frequently Asked Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

The following FAQ provides information on requesting reasonable accommodations in the District’s programs and activities.  

1. What is a reasonable accommodation in the District’s program? 

A reasonable accommodation is a change or modification to afford a qualified individual with a disability full enjoyment of the District’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 District.  

2. How do I request a reasonable accommodation? 

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Facilities, Fleet, and Asset Specialist: 

Kelly Landis 
9225 CR 49 
Live Oak, FL 32060 
Phone*: (386) 362-1001 
Fax: (386) 362-0418

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 District 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 District at any time.  However, making the request in advance of a meeting, conference call, or visit will help ensure that the District is able to fulfill the request for an accommodation.  For certain requests, such as requests for sign language interpretation, the District requests at least two week’s 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 District staff or participate in its programs or activities.  

6. What will the District do upon receiving my request for a reasonable accommodation? 

The District may contact you to obtain more information about your request and to better understand your needs.  In addition, the District 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 District’s program or impose undue financial or administrative burdens on The District. 

In addition, in some cases, the District may consult with you in an interactive process to determine on a case-by-case basis what accommodations can be made.   If the District determines that your requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or impose an undue financial or administrative burden, the District may deny your request.   

However, in the unlikely event that this occurs, the District will work with you to identify an alternative accommodation that allows you to effectively participate in the District’s program, activity, or service.  

7. May the District request medical documentation from you after receiving your request for a reasonable accommodation? 

No, the District may not request medical documentation after receiving your request for a reasonable accommodation.  The District’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 the District charge you the cost of providing the reasonable accommodation?    

No, you are not responsible for the cost of an auxiliary aid or service the District provides to you.     

9. What are some examples of reasonable accommodations? 

There are many types of reasonable accommodations.  Some examples of how the District provides reasonable accommodations include: 

  • Providing on-site captioning  
  • Producing alternate formats of print materials in braille, large print, or in an electronic format 
  • Providing remote conference captioning services