Report an Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance

A member of the public who believes that he or she (individually or on behalf of a specific class of individuals) has been subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of disability by a City of Palo Alto policy, service, or program may file a complaint by himself, herself or by an authorized representative. 

Use of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies.

Online

Step 1.Prepare your complaint

The complaint shall include:

  • a description of the alleged discriminating activity, policy, program or service
  • date(s), time(s) and location(s) of incident(s)
  • name(s) of alleged offender(s), if any
  • name(s) of witnesses, if any
  • remedy desired

Step 2.Submit an ADA Grievance 

In order to facilitate the investigation, the complainant is encouraged to submit the complaint within 30 days of the alleged incident(s). Please use the PA 311 online portal to submit the complaint.  

Submit ADA Grievance

Step 3.Investigation and Decision

Once the grievance is received, a confirmation of receipt by the ADA Coordinator will be rendered in writing within 15 working days. The ADA Coordinator will investigate all concerns and prepare a written report stating the results and determination as to the action(s) to be taken, if any.

Phone

Step 1.Prepare your complaint

The complaint shall include:

  • a description of the alleged discriminating activity, policy, program or service
  • date(s), time(s) and location(s) of incident(s)
  • name(s) of alleged offender(s), if any
  • name(s) of witnesses, if any
  • remedy desired

Step 2.Call in

Call us at (650) 329-2550 to report a grievance.

Step 3.Investigation and Decision

Once the grievance is received, a confirmation of receipt by the ADA Coordinator will be rendered in writing within 15 working days. The ADA Coordinator will investigate all concerns and prepare a written report stating the results and determination as to the action(s) to be taken, if any.