Notifying the Public of Rights under Title VI
Medical Motor Service of Rochester & Monroe County operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, disability or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This notification is located in public areas, in vehicles, and can be downloaded from here: Title 6 Program Plan.
To obtain additional information about your rights under Title VI or ADA, contact the Title VI Coordinator, Medical Motor Service of Rochester & Monroe County.
How to file a Title VI complaint with Medical Motor Service of Rochester & Monroe County:
- To obtain a Compliant Form from Medical Motor Service of Rochester & Monroe County, contact the Title VI Coordinator, Medical Motor Service of Rochester & Monroe County, 608 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620.
- In addition to the complaint process at Medical Motor Service of Rochester & Monroe County, complaints may be filed directly with the Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590.
- Complaints must be filed within 180 days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence and should contain as much detailed information about the alleged discrimination as possible. The form must be signed and dated and include your contact information.
If information is needed in another language, please contact us at (585) 654-7030.
If you believe you were subject to discrimination and would like to submit a written complaint, you can download a complaint form and send it to the address listed above.
How to request a modification
- Be specific – clearly explain the specific modification need to use the transportation service.
- Request in advance – make the request as far in advance as possible, especially for long-term needs, to give the agency time to evaluate and implement it.
- Contact the agency – the request can be made during the eligibility, reservation, or compliant process.
- FTA ADA Circular 4710.1
- Section 37.5(i) of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations outlines the general requirement for reasonable modifications for public transit.
ADA Service Animals Policy
Medical Motor Service of Rochester & Monroe County allows service animals to accompany riders with disabilities on all vehicles and in all facilities. Service animals are essential partners in ensuring individuals with disabilities have full access to transportation. You can download a copy of our ADA Service Animals Policy here: MMS ADA Service Animals Policy.
