New York County District Attorney Accessibility


POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of DANY to comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act, the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law. DANY does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the operation of its programs, services and activities and strives to be welcoming to and inclusive of people with disabilities.

Employment related complaints for employees and applicants for employment seeking a reasonable accommodation are covered under the City’s EEO Policy.

Any member of the public who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a reasonable modification of policies or procedures in order to participate in our programs, services or activities (involving matters other than employment) is invited to direct their needs and preferences to DANY’s Disability Service Facilitator at: 

Juan Pablo Gutierrez

Disability Service Facilitator

New York County District Attorney’s Office

1 Hogan Place, New York, NY 10013

(212) 335-9000 or dsf@dany.nyc.gov

Requests should be made as soon as possible but no later than three (3) business days before the scheduled program, service or activity. Questions, concerns or requests for additional information may be directed to the Disability Service Facilitator.

If you believe that you have been denied an auxiliary aid or service or a reasonable modification of policies or procedures that you need in order to participate in programs, services or activities provided by DANY please see DANY’s grievance procedure below.

Any member of the public alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by DANY may file a grievance with DANY, which should contain:

  • the name, address, telephone number and email of the grievant; and
  • information about the alleged discrimination, such as the location, date, and description of the incident or alleged violation of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, NY State Human Rights Law, or NYC Human Rights Law.

“Grievance” is the term for the allegation filed with DANY by a member of the public.

“Grievant” is the term for the person alleging discrimination in the grievance.

When and How to File a Grievance

The grievance should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the date of the alleged violation to:

Audrey Moore

EEO Officer

New York County District Attorney’s Office

1 Hogan Place

New York, NY 10013

accessibility@dany.nyc.gov (Note: Please include “Grievance” in subject line.)

The grievance may be filed in one of two ways: 

  1. By submitting the grievance in writing by mail or email using the above address; or
  2. Upon request, by an alternative means, such as an in-person interview or an audio recording, describing the incident or alleged violation of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, NY State Human Rights Law, or NYC Human Rights Law. A request for an alternative means of filing may be granted as an accommodation for a grievant with a disability.

Timeline Following Filing of Grievance

Within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the grievance, the EEO Officer or designee will contact the grievant to discuss the grievance and possible resolutions.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of this contact with the grievant, the EEO Officer or designee will provide a response in writing. Grievants may request the response in an additional format accessible to them. This response will address the grievance, describe DANY’s position, and offer options for substantive resolution of the grievance, where applicable.

When and How to File an Appeal

The grievant may appeal DANY’s decision within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of DANY’s response to: 

Wesley Gibson

New York County District Attorney’s Office

1 Hogan Place

New York, NY 10013

accessibility@dany.nyc.gov (Note: Please include “Grievance – Appeal” in subject line.)

The appeal may be filed in one of two ways:

  1. By submitting the appeal in writing and by mail or email using the above address; or
  2. Upon request, by an alternative means, such as an in-person interview or an audio recording, describing the incident or alleged violation of the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, NY State Human Rights Law, or NYC Human Rights Law. A request for an alternative means of filing may be granted as an accommodation for a grievant with a disability.

Timeline Following Filing of Appeal

DANY’s response to the appeal will be provided to the grievant in writing within sixty (60) days following receipt of the appeal. Grievants may request the response in an additional format accessible to them. This response will address the appeal, describe DANY’s decision, and offer options for substantive resolution of the appeal, where applicable.

All written grievances, appeals, and responses in connection with a grievance made to DANY will be retained for at least three (3) years.

Note: Upon request to the Disability Service Facilitator, this page can be made available in an alternative format.