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2/27/25, 2:31 PM Mail - ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365 - Outlook T acknowledge that the mandatory mediation for CHRO Case #2510183 is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM via Microsoft Teams. Formal Request for Reasonable Accommodation Pursuant to Title IT of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C. § 12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794), I am formally requesting the ability to personally record this mediation to accommodate my disability. I acknowledge receipt of the Notice of Mandatory Mediation and the confirmation that Rebecca Quinn from the Attorney General’s Office will now be representing the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in this matter. This development further reinforces the importance of ensuring full ADA compliance during mediation. Given the state’s formal legal involvement, I want to reaffirm my reasonable accommodation request to personally record the mediation, as protected under ADA Title IT (42 U.S.C. § 12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794). Legal Justification for Recording Request 1. ADA Title II & Section 504 Requirements o As a brain injury survivor, I experience memory and cognitive processing challenges that require recording as an auxiliary aid under 28 C.F.R. § 35.160. o Title IT of the ADA requires public entities to provide accommodations that ensure equal access to legal proceedings. 2. Recording as an Auxiliary Aid Under Federal Law o The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has affirmed that recording is a reasonable accommodation where an individual's disability affects information retention. o Denying this request constitutes discrimination under the ADA unless an alternative method is provided that grants the same level of accessibility. 3. Interactive Process Requirement o If there are concerns regarding my request, you are legally required to engage in the interactive process before denying it. o Simply refusing the request without discussing alternatives violates ADA compliance standards (28 C.F.R. § 35.105). Confirmation Required Please confirm in writing by February 25, 2025, that I will be permitted to record the mediation session. If this request is denied, please provide a written explanation specifying the legal basis for the denial. Failure to Comply & Next Steps Denial of this request without legally valid justification may be escalated to: Vv U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division Vv U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights v Connecticut CHRO ADA Compliance Division T appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to resolving this issue before the scheduled mediation. Respectfully, David Medeiros https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/id/AQQKADAWATNIZmYAZC 1hNTUAOCOWY]Q3LTAWAIOWMACAEACXNXT6 7tHAZskyz THuvSH 23