The City of Kannapolis is compliant with all Americans with Disabilities Act Amendmants Act (ADAAA) requirements as it relates to Title I and II of the ADAAA. The City has fair and equitable hiring practices and strives to meet the request of their coworkers by making reasonable accommodations based on the advisement of a medical professional.
American Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
The Human Resources Department ensures that the City of Kannapolis is in compliance with Title I of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act as amended). The department’s goal is to provide access to employment for qualified persons with disabilities.
The City of Kannapolis will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in the City’s employment, services, programs, activities, or facilities.
Employment
The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the American with Disabilities Act as amended (ADA). For any concerns regarding Employment, please contact the following:
Heather James, Human Resources Director
Phone: 704-920-4322 | Email: adacoordinator@kannapolisnc.gov
Effective Communication
The City will make every effort to provide a reasonable accommodation upon request for appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the City’s employment, programs, services, and activities.
Facilities
The City will make all reasonable modifications to City facilities to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all City programs, services, and activities. The ADA does not require the City to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs, services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
The City will not/can not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications.
If anyone requires and alternate format or requires any reasonable accommodations for City communication, services/programs, please contact:
Daniel Jenkins, Assistant Human Resources Director
Phone: 704-920-4312 | Email: adacoordinator@kannapolisnc.gov
For more information, visit www.ada.gov
Download a Citizen ADA Accomodation Request Form here.
Citizen Grievance Procedure.
Website Accessibility Policy
The City of Kannapolis, North Carolina is committed to providing access to our website for individuals with disabilities. We recognize the importance of making our website accessible by everyone, regardless of their level of ability or disability.
Individuals with disabilities who are members of the public seeking information or services from us have access to and use of information and data comparable to the access and use provided to the general public, unless an undue burden would be imposed on us. Upon request, all information contained on this site can be made available in an alternative format, or arrangements can be made by City staff to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 requires that all sites of federal government agencies, and any state and local government agencies receiving federal funding comply. The City of Kannapolis, North Carolina is in compliance with Section 508 guidelines as they affect the operation of this web site.
Website Disclaimer Policy
The City of Kannapolis, North Carolina, provides this website as a public service. Users of this website are responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness, content, currency, suitability, and timeliness of all information. The City of Kannapolis, North Carolina, makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, content, currency, suitability, and timeliness of the information provided via this website. This information is provided on an "as is" basis. The City of Kannapolis, North Carolina, specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from use of the website or the information it contains, including any websites maintained by third parties and linked to or from the City of Kannapolis, North Carolina website. The City of Kannapolis, North Carolina makes no effort to independently verify, and does not exert editorial control over, information or services provided on pages outside the following domains: kannapolisnc.gov. The City of Kannapolis, North Carolina does not endorse any of the products, vendors, consultants, or documentation referenced in this website. Any mention of vendors, products, or services is for informational purposes only.