Section 1800.20  Definitions

"ADA" means the Americans With Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101 et seq.).

"Complainant" is an individual with a disability who files a Grievance Form provided by the Office in accordance with Section 1800.30.

"Designated Coordinator" is the person appointed by the State Board of Elections to coordinate the Office's efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title II of the ADA (State and Local Government Services and Public Transportation), including the investigation of grievances filed by complainants.  The Designated Coordinator may be contacted at the Office of the State Board of Elections, 1020 South Spring Street, Springfield, Illinois 62704 or by telephone at 217/782-4141 (voice), 217/782-1518 (TDD).

"Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of that individual, a record of such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment.

"Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the State Board of Elections.

"Grievance" is any complaint under the ADA by an individual with a disability who meets the essential eligibility requirements for participation in, or receipt of, the benefits of a program, activity or service offered by the Office, and who believes she or he has been excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program, service or activity of the Office or has been subject to discrimination by the Office on the basis of her or his disability.

"Office" means the Office of the State Board of Elections.