Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F) (U.S. Department of State)

Subject: FOIA Request with ADA Accommodation Requirements (Case No. 25-00044-F) To: Aundra Luckey, Chief, FOIA/PA Branch Civil Rights Division 4CON, Room 6.153 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530 CC: Alina M. Semo, Director Office of Government Information Services National Archives and Records Administration 8601 Adelphi Road (OGIS) College Park, MD 20740-6001 Requestor Information: David Medeiros ABI Resources LLC 39 Kings Hwy STE C Gales Ferry, CT 06335 Email: aabiwr@live.com Subject: FOIA Request for Detailed Records and ADA-Compliant Communication FOIA Case No.: 25-00044-F Subject of Request: Comprehensive and Current Provider Registry Records for Medicaid ABI Waiver Program Request for Records I 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: Provider Information: Complete names, physical and email addresses, areas of specialty, and specific services offered. Enrollment Details: Dates of provider enrollment, current statuses, and any changes in status. Complaints, Violations, or Actions: All records, investigations, reports, or documentation of complaints, violations, or disciplinary actions involving providers participating in the ABI Waiver Program. Publicly Available Supporting Documents: Any agency policies or procedural documents detailing how these provider records are maintained, updated, or made available under FOIA. ADA Accommodation Requirements As 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): Email-Only Communication: All responses and updates must be sent via email only, with no portals, external links, or alternate websites. Text 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. Clear, Simple Explanations: I require clear, specific explanations for each response, particularly if any records are denied or redacted. Summaries should accompany complex documents. Named Contact Persons and Accountability: Provide the names, titles, and contact information for all individuals involved in fulfilling this request, including supervisors for accountability. Timely Updates: Please provide periodic updates on the request status to prevent undue burden on follow-up due to memory challenges related to TBI. Legal Basis for Request This 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. Preferred Format and Delivery Please 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. Acknowledgment and Timeline I 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. Thank you for your attention to these important requirements. I look forward to your prompt and ADA-compliant response. Sincerely, David Medeiros ABI Resources LLC Email: aabiwr@live.com