Section 200.2  Definitions

            "Complainant" is an individual with a disability who files a Grievance Form provided by the Office under this procedure.

            "Designated Coordinator" is the person(s) appointed by the State Fire Marshal who is/are responsible for the coordination of efforts of the Office to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title II of the ADA including investigation of grievances filed by complainants.  The Designated Coordinator may be contacted at the Office of the State Fire Marshal, 1035 Stevenson Drive, Springfield, Illinois 62703 (217)785-0969.  See 28 CFR 25.107.

            "Grievance" is any complaint under the ADA by an individual with a disability who:  meets the essential eligibility requirements for participation in or receipt of the benefits of a program, activity or service offered by the Office, and believes he or she has been excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, any program, service or activity of the Office or has been subject to discrimination by the Office.

            "Office" means Office of the State Fire Marshal.

            "Qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or practices, the removal of architectural, communication, or transportation barriers, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the participation in programs or activities provided by the Department.