Employment

The Town of Bridgewater 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 ADA.

Effective Communication

The Town of Bridgewater will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Town programs, services, and activities. This may include qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other methods of making information and communications accessible to individuals with speech, hearing, or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies & Procedures

The Town of Bridgewater will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy Town programs, services, and activities.

For example, individuals with service animals are welcome in Town offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a Town program, service, or activity, should contact the Office of the Town Manager as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.

Email: townmanager@bridgewaterma.org
Phone: 508-697-0919

Accessibility & Complaints

The ADA does not require the Town of Bridgewater to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Complaints regarding the accessibility of a Town of Bridgewater program, service, or activity should be directed to the Town Manager.

Email: townmanager@bridgewaterma.org
Phone: 508-697-0919

No Surcharge Policy

The Town of Bridgewater will not place a surcharge on any individual with a disability or group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids, services, or reasonable modifications to policies, such as retrieving items from locations open to the public but inaccessible to individuals who use wheelchairs.