Accessibility Statement
FPWC is Committed to Enabling All to Enjoy Forest Preserves!
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The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County invites people of all abilities to discover the benefits of recreation at our sites, facilities, and programs. If you need special accommodations in order to access a preserve or facility, please contact one of our two ADA Coordinators:
Jody Kennay, jkennay@winnebagoforest.org
Vaughn Stamm, vstamm@winnebagoforest.org
Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities
Employment
In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities
Modifications to Policies and Procedures
The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County’s facilities, even where pets are generally prohibited.
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Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County should contact the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County's Administrative Office (5500 Northrock Drive, Rockford, IL 61103) at 815-877 6100 or fpwc@winnebagoforest.org as soon as possible but not later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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The ADA does not require the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
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Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to one of the District’s Accessibility Coordinators:
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Jody Kennay, jkennay@winnebagoforest.org
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Vaughn Stamm, vstamm@winnebagoforest.org
Complaints may also be directed to 815-877-6100 or fpwc@winnebagoforest.org.
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The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy.