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DJ 202-PL-670 OCT 15 1993

Ms. Catherine E. Chambless


Executive Director
Utah Governor's Council for
People with Disabilities
350 E. 500 So.
Suite 201
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Dear Ms. Chambless:

This letter is in response to an inquiry from your office


about whether, under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(the "ADA"), the Department of Justice certifies or endorses
particular individuals as ADA consultants.

The ADA authorizes the Department of Justice to provide


technical assistance to individuals and entities having rights or
obligations under the Act. This letter provides informal
guidance to assist you in understanding the ADA's requirements.
However, it does not constitute a legal interpretation or legal
advice, and it is not binding on the Department of Justice.

Your letter indicates that certain individuals or businesses


in Utah are claiming that the United States Department of Justice
has provided them with an "ADA Consultant Certification" or some
similar endorsement. The Department of Justice has not done so.
The Department of Justice does not certify or endorse any
individual or organization as ADA consultants, and does not
approve or endorse any products or designs as being in compliance
with the ADA. Any individual or business claiming to have such a
certification or endorsement may be violating various state and
federal laws prohibiting fraud and misrepresentation.

Some confusion may arise because, through its technical


assistance program, the Department has provided funding to
organizations that conduct ADA training. Individuals completing
such training may receive certificates indicating they have done
so. However, this is not an endorsement by the Department that
such individuals are certified or approved ADA consultants.

cc: Records, Chrono, Wodatch, Magagna, Contois, FOIA, NAF


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I hope this information is useful to you.

Sincerely,

Joan A. Magagna
Deputy Chief
Public Access Section

01-02637​UTAH GOVERNOR'S Jan Ferre Jeanette Drews Linda Lee


COUNCIL FOR Chair Paul Evans Blaine
Petersen
PEOPLE WITH Kristine Fawson Marvin Fifield Phil Shumway
DISABILITIES Vice-Chair Joan Gallegos Charles Stewart
Pat Allen Phyllis Geldzahler Kathy Weiland
Pete Alvey Glen Gleaves Fred White
Robin Arnold-Williams Floyd Holm Ed Woods
Melvin Brown Mary Ann Howes Ric Zaharia
Diana Clark Robert Irons
Ann Clyde Helen Jeppsen

350E 500 So. Suite 201 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Telephone 801-533-4128 (v/tdd) Fax No: 533-5305

Catherine E. Chambless-Executive Director Barbara Rex - Grants Manager


Tamara Wharton - ADA Ombudsman Teresa Hite - Admin.
Secretary

September 20, 1993

Mr. John Wodatch, Director


Office on the Americans with Disabilities Act,
Civil Rights Division
US Dept. of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530

Dear Mr. Wodatch:

Several concerned citizens have contacted our office regarding the


validity of an apparent 'ADA Consultant Certification' provided by the U.S.
Dept. of Justice. It is our understanding that DOJ neither certifies nor
endorses such individuals or businesses.

If such certification or endorsement does exist, it would be helpful for


other interested parties to be informed of the appropriate procedures to
follow
to secure same. Otherwise, we would appreciate a written response to this
concern before September 30, 1993.

It is our goal to provide timely and accurate information for our


citizens. Your clarification of this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you
in advance for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Tamara Wharton
ADA Ombudsman

The Utah Council is a planning and advisory body mandated by federal and state
legislation and appointed by executive order of the Governor.

01-02638​ACCESSABILITY IS. . .

o A national consulting firm


specializing in disability-related
issues.

o An established authority on the


Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), delivering dramatic savings
and decreased liability to its
Clients.
o Skilled in the evaluation of existing
structures and architectural plans for
compliance with the ADA

o A resourceful company that


examines ADA requirements
from both disabled and
non-disabled view points,
delivering common-sense,
low-cost solutions.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY. . .

"ACCESSABILITY was not only very know-


ledgeable and efficient in performing ADA
audits at our various divisions, they made
some excellent suggestions on ways we
could meet some of the ADA requirements
without incurring a lot of expense."

Talmadge Ball
Vice President, Engineering
Bonneville International Corporation

"After hearing ACCESSABILITY'S presentation


at the CEO Roundtable, it was immediately apparent
that Rick Rambo knew what he was
talking about. We contracted for services,
and promptly received accurate information,
helpful analysis, and follow-up assistance which
fully met our expectations."

-Richard Fetzer
Fetzer's Inc.

"ACCESSABILITY provides an appropriate


mechanism for ADA implementation which
will significantly reduce the risk and liabil-
ity when demonstrating good faith effort
compliance."
-The United States Department of Justice

ACCESSABILITY CAN. . .
. Plan appropriate access to build-
ings, restrooms, work spaces, etc.
for the disabled.

. Access the practicality of change


to buildings and structures, com-
plete with cost estimates.

. Provide education and training in


order to increase sensitivity and
awareness toward disability concern.

. Deliver interpreter services to the


deaf at public hearings and busi-
ness meetings.

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