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ADA Coordinator <br /> Procedure for Requesting Modifications <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> disability issues. The ADA Coordinator shall consider the information <br /> offered by these individuals and the impacted department prior to issuing <br /> a decision. The ADA Coordinator shall inform the individual who <br /> requested the modification of the decision. <br /> IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUESTED MODIFICATIONS <br /> If the requested modification is to be implemented, the County must <br /> implement the modification within a reasonable timeframe. A reasonable <br /> timeframe shall be determined on a case-by-case basis and shall vary <br /> depending upon the nature, extent, and cost of the request for <br /> modification. However, the involved department is responsible to <br /> implement approved requests for modifications as soon as possible. <br /> TIME LIMITS ON REQUESTS <br /> Individuals making requests for modifications shall be as clear and specific <br /> as possible and cooperate with County employees to successfully <br /> implement the modification. Once a "Request for Modification" has been <br /> received, deemed reasonable, and implemented the County is not <br /> required to alter or expand that request for five years unless there are <br /> extenuating circumstances. <br /> APPEAL <br /> Individuals whose requests are denied may, depending upon the <br /> circumstances, file complaints with the Hawai`i Civil Rights Commission, <br /> the Department of Justice, or any federal department or agency which <br /> gives financial (or other assistance) to the involved County department. <br /> I Requests for curb ramps on county streets must be made directly to the Department of <br /> Public Works, Engineering Division, under"Procedure for Requesting New Curb Ramps or <br /> Modifications to Existing Curb Ramps within the County Streets." This procedure is <br /> available at http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/pubwks/adaramr).htm or telephone <br /> (808)961-8327 for more information. <br /> 2 The individual may appeal by offering additional information to the ADA Coordinator to <br /> demonstrate that s/he is qualified. <br /> 4 <br />