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ADA Notice and Accommodations

Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) will not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Employment

OEDIT does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.

Effective Communication

OEDIT will provide upon request appropriate aids and services, including sign language interpretation and alternative document formats, to ensure effective communication for people with disabilities.  

Modification to Policies and Procedures

OEDIT will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all State programs, services, and activities. 

Request an Accommodation

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or modification of policies or procedures to participate in an Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) program, service, or activity should contact ADA Coordinator Ryan West at oedit.info@state.co.us as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before a scheduled event.

The ADA does not require OEDIT to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.  

We encourage individuals with disabilities to request reasonable accommodations that will help to ensure their effective enjoyment of and participation in OEDIT’s programs, services, activities, and employment practices.

  • All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Accommodations for qualified individuals are provided at no cost to the individual.
  • Accommodation requests that would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on OEDIT may not be fulfilled as requested.

Examples of accommodations include:

  • Sign language interpretation for an event, meeting, or appointment
  • An assistive listening device for an in-person meeting or event
  • Alternative document formats (such as Braille or large print)

File an ADA Grievance

This grievance process 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 provided by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). 

Current OEDIT employees who need a workplace accommodation should contact the Human Resources (HR) Office for support. Prospective employees who have been invited to interview for an employment opportunity should work directly with the person arranging the interview.

How to File a Grievance

Complaints that an OEDIT program, service, or activity is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to ADA Coordinator Ryan West at oedit.info@state.co.us. The complaint should be in writing and contain:

  • The complainant’s name and contact information including phone number(s), email address if available, and mailing address.
  • Information about the alleged discrimination such as location, date, and description of the incident or problem.  

Grievances may be filed online through email or via postal mail. To file via postal mail, send your grievance (including all of the information outlined above) to:

Ryan West, ADA Coordinator 
1600 Broadway, Ste. 2500 
Denver, CO 80202

Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request. If you need an accommodation to complete this process, or require a different format, please contact ADA Coordinator Ryan West at oedit.info@state.co.us. Responses may take up to 15 days.  

The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation. 

What Happens After You File

  • We Will Meet With You: Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator or their designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolutions.
  • We Will Share Our Response: Within 15 calendar days of the meeting, the ADA Coordinator or their designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape. The response will explain the position of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.
  • You Can Appeal: If the response by the ADA Coordinator or their designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to Ryan West or his designee.
  • Final Resolution: Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the appeal, the ADA Coordinator or their designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, Ryan West or his designee will respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint.

State Accessibility Statement

The Office of Economic Development and International Trade is committed to providing equitable access to our services to all Coloradans. Visit our Accessibility and Accommodations page for information regarding how we are making online service accessible to all users.