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  "id": "176764",
  "title": "ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ) (Office Of Policy And Management)",
  "agency": "Office Of Policy And Management",
  "jurisdiction": "Connecticut",
  "submitted": "2024-11-22 19:10:58.164112+00:00",
  "updated": "",
  "status": "Awaiting Response",
  "requester": "David Medeiros",
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  "requestText": "Freedom of Information Act Request\r\nDate: November 22, 2024\r\nFrom: David Medeiros\r\n\r\n\r\nTo:\r\n\r\nUnited States Department of Justice (DOJ) - Office of Information Policy (OIP)\r\nFOIA Officer: Mr. Sean R. O’Neill\r\nAddress: U.S. Department of Justice, 441 G Street NW, Room 6226, Washington, DC 20530\r\nEmail: doj.oip.foia@usdoj.gov\r\n\r\nUnited States Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division (CRT)\r\nFOIA Officer: Ms. Brenda A. Mallory\r\nAddress: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001\r\nEmail: crt.foia@usdoj.gov\r\n\r\nConnecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM)\r\nFOIA Officer: Ms. Michelle Gilman, Secretary\r\nAddress: 450 Capitol Avenue, MS# 55SEC, Hartford, CT 06106-1379\r\nEmail: opm.foia@ct.gov\r\n\r\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\r\nFOIA Officer: Mr. George Mills, Director\r\nAddress: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244\r\nEmail: foia_request@cms.hhs.gov\r\n\r\nConnecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\r\nFOIA Officer: Dr. Deidre S. Gifford, Commissioner\r\nAddress: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105\r\nEmail: foia.dss@ct.gov\r\n\r\nSubject: Comprehensive FOIA Request – ADA Accommodations and Handling of Complaints (DOJ Complaints #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ)\r\nDear FOIA Officers,\r\n\r\nPursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552) and relevant state statutes, I request access to the following records related to complaints and actions associated with my submitted cases, including but not limited to DOJ complaint numbers #534659-XGL, #539298-RJM, #534060-HWM, and #539330-JBZ. This request seeks to ensure full compliance with FOIA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related legal obligations.\r\n\r\nScope of Request\r\nCorrespondence and Communications:\r\n\r\nAll emails, letters, and internal/external communications concerning the referenced complaint numbers.\r\nRecords between DOJ, CRT, CMS, OPM, DSS, or any third-party contractors handling related FOIA/ADA compliance.\r\nADA Accommodation Compliance:\r\n\r\nPolicies, procedures, and internal communications regarding ADA accommodations for FOIA requests.\r\nSpecific correspondence or guidance addressing ADA compliance for requests made via MuckRock, including communications related to this matter.\r\nRecords and Decisions:\r\n\r\nAll acknowledgment letters, processing updates, and final responses for each referenced complaint number.\r\nStatutory justifications for any delays, redactions, or denials (5 U.S.C. § 552(b)).\r\nAccountability Documentation:\r\n\r\nIdentification of personnel responsible for each FOIA response, including names, titles, and roles.\r\nRecords detailing the assignment of staff to complaints or FOIA requests cited above.\r\nInvestigations and Findings:\r\n\r\nDocumentation of investigations into systemic FOIA/ADA non-compliance within OPM or any relevant departments.\r\nRecords regarding DOJ oversight of Connecticut state agencies' ADA and FOIA practices.\r\nData Handling and Transparency:\r\n\r\nGuidance or training materials provided to staff regarding transparency, FOIA procedures, and ADA obligations.\r\nAny audits, reports, or evaluations concerning the compliance of agencies handling the referenced complaint numbers.\r\nSpecial Requests\r\nExpedited Processing:\r\nI request expedited processing pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(E) and Executive Order 13392, as the requested information is essential to ongoing oversight of systemic practices affecting public transparency and ADA compliance.\r\n\r\nADA Accommodations (Non-Negotiable):\r\n\r\nResponses must be provided via email through the MuckRock platform.\r\nAll records must be embedded directly in the email body or sent as screen-reader compatible PDFs.\r\nSimplified summaries for complex records must accompany all responses.\r\nInclude clear identification of responsible personnel.\r\nFee Waiver:\r\nI request a waiver of fees under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(4)(A)(iii), as the disclosure is in the public interest and will contribute to understanding the government's transparency and ADA practices. This request is not for commercial purposes.\r\n\r\nNon-Waiver of Rights\r\nThis request does not waive any rights I have under FOIA, the ADA, or other applicable laws. I reserve all legal remedies to ensure compliance with statutory and constitutional protections.\r\n\r\nThank you for your immediate attention to this request. Please confirm receipt and provide a timeline for fulfillment within the statutory deadline.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nDavid Medeiros\r\nFounder, ABI Resources\r\n\r\nRecord Numbers Referenced:\r\n\r\nDOJ Complaint #534659-XGL\r\nDOJ Complaint #539298-RJM\r\nDOJ Complaint #534060-HWM\r\nDOJ Complaint #539330-JBZ\r\n\r\nDB.42.131.Inf.",
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