Justice Department Settles with Vermont Department of Corrections to Provide Physical and Communication Access for Inmates with Disabilities

The Justice Department reached an agreement under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the Vermont Department of Corrections (VDOC) to resolve complaints that VDOC does not provide accessible facilities for inmates with mobility disabilities, and does not ensure effective communication for inmates with hearing disabilities. The settlement agreement requires VDOC to make structural changes to prison facilities, implement hearing screening assessments and develop individualized communication plans to provide auxiliary aids and services for individuals with hearing disabilities, train staff, and to pay $80,00 in damages to aggrieved individuals. VDOC cooperated with the Department throughout the investigation.

People interested in finding out more about the ADA or this agreement can call the toll-free ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 or 1-800-514-0383 (TDD), or visit ADA.gov.

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