overview

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in transportation services; and programs or activities offered to the public, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability/impairment, or income status.

SEMCOG will ensure that qualified individuals shall not, solely on the basis of their disability, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any of its programs, services, or activities as provided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

Accommodations at SEMCOG meetings

SEMCOG offers reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Persons in need of auxiliary aids or services, such as interpretation services, are asked to contact SEMCOG with at least 72 hours (three business days) in advance of the meeting.

ADA Grievance and Complaint Procedure

This grievance procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by SEMCOG. Federal and state law prohibits intimidation or retaliation of any kind for filing a complaint.

file a complaint

The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination, including the complainant’s name, address, phone number, location, date, and description of the problem. The complainant can file a complaint online, or SEMCOG can provide alternative means of filing the complaints, such as a personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, which will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request.

The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or their designee as soon as possible but no later than 90 calendar days after the alleged violation. The complaint may be submitted electronically from the online complaint form or mailed directly to SEMCOG’s ADA Coordinator.

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, SEMCOG’s ADA Coordinator or their designee will meet or communicate with the complainant.

File a Complaint Form

SEMCOG ADA Coordinator:

Nick Friedrich, Coordinator, Operations & Facilities
SEMCOG
1001 Woodward Ave, Suite 1400
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 961-4266

website accessibility

SEMCOG is committed to keeping our website accessible, transparent, and easy for the public to use. This policy explains how we ensure digital accessibility and how we manage and retain documents posted on our website. 

Digital Accessibility Commitment  
SEMCOG strives to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA for all new content added to our website. We work to ensure that the materials we publish are usable by as many people as possible. 

Our accessibility practices include: 

Providing content that works with assistive technology tools 

  • Using accessible document formats whenever possible 
  • Adding alternative text for images and graphics 
  • Ensuring appropriate color contrast and readable text 

Structuring documents with clear headings and logical navigation 

If you have difficulty accessing something on our website, you may request an accessible version or additional assistance by contacting Nick Friedrich, Internal Operations & Facilities Coordinator, phone: 313-324-343, email: [email protected]  SEMCOG will provide the information in a format that meets your needs. 

Document Retention on SEMCOG’s Website 
SEMCOG publishes a range of plans, reports, data tools, maps, meeting materials, interactive content, and other resources as part of our responsibilities as a Council of Governments and Metropolitan Planning Organization. We follow a consistent and transparent process for keeping documents available online. 

What We Retain: 

  • Final adopted plans and major regional reports are kept permanently. 
  • Federally required MPO documents, such as the TIP, LRTP, UWP, and CMP, are retained long-term, including previous versions. 
  • Committee materials, meeting packets, project reports, and topical regional publications are available for at least five years. 
  • Data tools, maps, and other digital resources remain online while active and are archived or updated as needed. 
  • News updates, event notices, and short-term announcements are kept for one to three years. 

Historic or Legacy Documents 
Older versions of plans or materials may be moved to an “Archive” section of the website. Archived documents may not meet current accessibility standards but are available for research or historical reference. If you need an accessible version, please contact us and we will assist. 

Review and Updates SEMCOG conducts periodic reviews of website content to: 

  • Remove outdated information 
  • Replace materials with updated or final versions 
  • Improve accessibility as standards evolve 
  • Move older materials to the archive section