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  "id": "176106",
  "title": "Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F) (U.S. Department of State)",
  "agency": "U.S. Department of State",
  "jurisdiction": "United States of America",
  "submitted": "2024-11-08 17:24:51.081778+00:00",
  "updated": "",
  "status": "Awaiting Response",
  "requester": "David Medeiros",
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  "requestText": "Subject: FOIA Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F)\r\n\r\nTo:\r\nAundra Luckey, Chief, FOIA/PA Branch\r\nCivil Rights Division\r\n4CON, Room 6.153\r\n950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.\r\nWashington, DC 20530\r\n\r\nCC:\r\nAlina M. Semo, Director\r\nOffice of Government Information Services\r\nNational Archives and Records Administration\r\n8601 Adelphi Road (OGIS)\r\nCollege Park, MD 20740-6001\r\n\r\nRequestor Information:\r\nDavid Medeiros\r\nABI Resources LLC\r\n39 Kings Hwy STE C\r\nGales Ferry, CT 06335\r\nEmail: aabiwr@live.com\r\n\r\nSubject: FOIA Request for Detailed Records and ADA-Compliant Communication\r\nFOIA Case No.: 25-00044-F\r\nSubject of Request: Comprehensive and Current Provider Registry Records for Medicaid ABI Waiver Program\r\n\r\nRequest for Records\r\nI am requesting all records related to the complete and current provider registry associated with the Connecticut Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program. The requested records should include, but are not limited to:\r\n\r\nProvider Information: Complete names, physical and email addresses, areas of specialty, and specific services offered.\r\nEnrollment Details: Dates of provider enrollment, current statuses, and any changes in status.\r\nComplaints, Violations, or Actions: All records, investigations, reports, or documentation of complaints, violations, or disciplinary actions involving providers participating in the ABI Waiver Program.\r\nPublicly Available Supporting Documents: Any agency policies or procedural documents detailing how these provider records are maintained, updated, or made available under FOIA.\r\nADA Accommodation Requirements\r\nAs an individual with cognitive impairments resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), I am entitled to specific ADA accommodations to ensure accessible communication. Please adhere to the following accommodations, which are required under ADA standards (42 U.S.C. § 12101):\r\n\r\nEmail-Only Communication: All responses and updates must be sent via email only, with no portals, external links, or alternate websites.\r\nText Directly in Email Body: Please include all response text and documentation directly in the body of the email, not as attachments, to ensure accessibility for screen readers.\r\nClear, Simple Explanations: I require clear, specific explanations for each response, particularly if any records are denied or redacted. Summaries should accompany complex documents.\r\nNamed Contact Persons and Accountability: Provide the names, titles, and contact information for all individuals involved in fulfilling this request, including supervisors for accountability.\r\nTimely Updates: Please provide periodic updates on the request status to prevent undue burden on follow-up due to memory challenges related to TBI.\r\nLegal Basis for Request\r\nThis request is submitted in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and requires timely compliance. The information requested is a matter of public interest, directly impacting transparency in Medicaid and disability services. Additionally, the requested accommodations are necessary under ADA provisions to ensure that I have equitable access to the information.\r\n\r\nPreferred Format and Delivery\r\nPlease send all requested information directly in the email body as outlined. I will not be able to access the information if provided via download links or attachments due to accessibility barriers.\r\n\r\nAcknowledgment and Timeline\r\nI request written acknowledgment of this FOIA request within ten (10) business days, as per FOIA’s guidelines, with an estimated completion timeline. Failure to comply with these requests will result in formal complaints to oversight bodies, as I am committed to enforcing compliance under federal transparency and disability rights laws.\r\n\r\nThank you for your attention to these important requirements. I look forward to your prompt and ADA-compliant response.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nDavid Medeiros\r\nABI Resources LLC\r\nEmail: aabiwr@live.com",
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      "text": "Dear DAVID MEDEIROS, \nThank you for creating a profile in the Department of State's database.  The Department created a temporary password \nand sent it to the email address provided. Please check your email for this temporary password and return \nto https://pal.foia.state.gov to login. \nUsername: 176106-73034338@requests.muckrock.com \nKindly change the password provided by us.  Should you require further assistance, please contact \nFOIAStatus@state.gov\nRegards, \nRequesters Communications Branch \nOffice of Information Programs and Services \nU.S. Department of State",
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