Irondequoit ADA Administrative Access Issue – Status Update (Closed)
This post provides a full procedural timeline and status update regarding the ADA Title II reasonable modification request concerning the Town of Irondequoit’s administrative appeal submission process.
This matter concerned access to a Town administrative process. It did not concern the merits of any underlying FOIL request.
Background: Stated Submission Requirement (2025)
In 2025, the Town advised that certain administrative appeals, including FOIL appeals, were required to be:
- Submitted by mail
- Signed with a physical “wet signature”
No regulation was cited establishing this requirement.
July 23, 2025 – Initial Reasonable Modification Request
A disability-based reasonable modification was requested.
The request sought:
- Acceptance of appeal materials by email; or
- Provision of an equally effective electronic alternative.
The request was based on disability-related limitations including mobility impairment, transportation barriers, homebound status, and executive-function limitations affecting access to mail-only procedures.
No written determination was issued.
December 3, 2025 – ADA / Section 504 Concerns Reiterated
The access issue was again raised in writing, separating it from any FOIL dispute and requesting engagement under Title II of the ADA and Section 504.
No written determination was issued.
February 11, 2026 – Focused Title II Notice
A focused notice was sent to the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk requesting:
- A written determination on the reasonable modification request (grant, deny, or alternative);
- Identification of the Town’s ADA Coordinator; and
- The Town’s Title II grievance procedure.
A response was requested within ten business days.
February 24, 2026 – Written Determination Issued
On February 24, 2026, counsel for the Town responded in writing and confirmed:
“On behalf of my client, I can inform you that your request to submit FOIL requests/appeals via email is granted.”TLE - CLOSED - Final Notice – A…
The Town further stated:
- The Town Supervisor should be considered the ADA point of contact at this time.
- ADA coordination and grievance procedures are under review.
- The Town declined to issue a blanket prospective determination regarding unspecified future administrative appeals but indicated that specific requests would likely be considered if presented.TLE - CLOSED - Final Notice – A…
Duration
From the initial reasonable modification request (July 23, 2025) to written determination (February 24, 2026), approximately seven months elapsed without a formal grant, denial, or interactive process documented in writing.
Current Status
- The requested modification allowing submission of FOIL appeals via email has been granted.
- The Supervisor has been identified as the ADA point of contact pending further review.
- The Town has indicated it is reviewing its ADA coordination and grievance process.
No further action is being pursued regarding this matter at this time.
Documentation
The February 24, 2026 correspondence confirming the accommodation is available here:
Final Notice – ADA Title II Reasonable Modification Request (Administrative Access) (PDF)