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Issue Number 1
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Conclusion
Issue Number 2
Whether any or all of the following LCF programs,
activities, or services are located in facilities inaccessible to
or unusable by individuals with mobility impairments: [1] the
library; [2] religious services; [3] legal aid services; [4] the
canteen; [5] inmate activities; [6] movies; [7] special programs;
[8] educational programs; and, [9] postal privileges.
Maximum Security
In addition to postal services and movie privileges, we
reviewed information concerning nine maximum security programs
and/or services. The athletic and recreational program,
vocational education program, and canteen services are located in
accessible areas. Six other programs were located in areas of
facilities that were inaccessible to individuals with mobility
impairments. A brief description of the facilities and programs
located in them is as follows:
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Building Number 26
Building Number 27
Building Number 28
Building Number 29
Other services
Postal Services: one complainant alleged that a mailbox
serving maximum security prisoners was not accessible because it
was located on the second floor requiring one to climb stairs.
As with other services, the focus of our review was whether
mailing services when viewed in their entirety are accessible to
individuals with mobility impairments.
the prison site. KDOC also reported that inmates send out
packages through the business office and central property room.
A mailbox is located in the maximum and medium security yards.
Based on photographs provided by KDOC it appears that these
mailboxes are accessible to inmates with mobility impairments.
In any event, the fact that an inmate has numerous alternatives
for mailing materials in addition to the use of one mailbox
supports the conclusion that, when viewed in their entirety,
LCF's mailing services are accessible.
Medium Security
Conclusion
Issue Number 3
Conclusion
Compliance Determination
Sincerely,
Stewart B. Oneglia
Chief
Coordination and Review Section
Civil Rights Division
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