official complaint of discrimination against a Social Security office

Kalista · 09-02-2003, 02:57 PM

Social Security Office should have effective procedures for complying with these requirements, determining the method of communication the deaf person prefers, and procuring interpreter services.

To request an interpreter at a local Social Security office, contact that office directly. Deaf callers may also call 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) and ask for an appointment with an interpreter at a specific local office. The national operator will arrange the appointment through the local office. If a local office refuses to provide an interpreter when requested, the Social Security Administration Office for Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity will accept and investigate complaints against non-complying offices.

To file an official complaint of discrimination against a Social Security office that refuses to provide an interpreter, contact the Social Security Administration at 410-966-7507 V, or at the following address:

Social Security Administration
Office of the General Counsel
General Law Division
Room 617, Altmeyer Bldg
6410 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235

Ask the SSA to send Form SSA-437 (Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint Form).

CatoCooper13 · 09-03-2003, 03:20 AM

I have had many problems with SSI office as whenever I had an appointment with them, I always requested for an interpreter but they always REFUSED! I was pissed off about that...so, I brought over my mother so she could help me out with it. It's so discriminatory!

scottw · 11-18-2003, 12:46 AM

Good Job!! Way to go! Good idea!!!!

***VamPyroX*** · 11-18-2003, 01:16 AM

I've noticed that some people bitch about ADA rights when they never asked for it in the first place. We can't expect them to know everything about us. For instance, I don't always need an interpreter.

scottw · 11-20-2003, 06:11 PM

Yeah, I know that. But, SSA should learning the law of the ADA!!!!

09-02-2003, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kalista Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 7,386	official complaint of discrimination against a Social Security office Social Security Office should have effective procedures for complying with these requirements, determining the method of communication the deaf person prefers, and procuring interpreter services. To request an interpreter at a local Social Security office, contact that office directly. Deaf callers may also call 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) and ask for an appointment with an interpreter at a specific local office. The national operator will arrange the appointment through the local office. If a local office refuses to provide an interpreter when requested, the Social Security Administration Office for Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity will accept and investigate complaints against non-complying offices. To file an official complaint of discrimination against a Social Security office that refuses to provide an interpreter, contact the Social Security Administration at 410-966-7507 V, or at the following address: Social Security Administration Office of the General Counsel General Law Division Room 617, Altmeyer Bldg 6410 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 Ask the SSA to send Form SSA-437 (Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint Form). __________________ Enjoy the Autumn time as much as we can. The foliage are such beautiful in Vermont and New Hampshire.

09-03-2003, 03:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
CatoCooper13 Am attached and in LOVE! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sonoma County, California Posts: 6,419	I have had many problems with SSI office as whenever I had an appointment with them, I always requested for an interpreter but they always REFUSED! I was pissed off about that...so, I brought over my mother so she could help me out with it. It's so discriminatory! __________________ Til I hold my bub in my arms.

11-18-2003, 01:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 27,032	I've noticed that some people bitch about ADA rights when they never asked for it in the first place. We can't expect them to know everything about us. For instance, I don't always need an interpreter. __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

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11-18-2003, 12:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
scottw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 790	Good Job!! Way to go! Good idea!!!!

11-20-2003, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
scottw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 790	Yeah, I know that. But, SSA should learning the law of the ADA!!!!