Ada Accommodations Motion Guide

Summary

Individuals with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the ADA to ensure equal access to court proceedings. In Massachusetts, courts are required to provide such accommodations, including assistance from non-lawyers if necessary. The defendant, Alton King Jr., requests specific accommodations due to disabilities and stress affecting his participation in court. These include appointing a non-lawyer for support, assistance with documents, and any other necessary support. If denied, an adjournment is requested until resolved by an appeals review.

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The *-year-old defendant requires support due to his disabilities and excessive stress that affects his ability to participate fully in court proceedings. Background: Defendant has disabilities that necessitate reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to the judicial process as required by the ADA. The Defendant respectfully requests the following accommodations: - Appointment of James Ezell, a non-lawyer, to provide support during court proceedings. - Assistance with court documents and the proceedings. - Any other support deemed necessary to ensure full participation in the hearing. Conclusion: Defendant respectfully requests that the Court grant this motion and provide the necessary ADA accommodation, including the appointment of James Ezell for the hearing on December *, *. Should this request be denied King request an adjournment until the matter is resolved by an appeals review.
It's important to ensure that the defendant is provided with the necessary accommodations under the ADA. Here's a concise draft for the motion:
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MOTION TO REQUEST ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Defendant, Alton King Jr., hereby requests that the Honorable Court provide accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), * U.S.C. ยง * et seq., for the hearing scheduled on [date of next hearing].
Background:
The defendant, an *-year-old individual, suffers from disabilities that significantly impair his ability to participate fully in court proceedings. This includes excessive stress and other conditions that necessitate reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to the judicial process, as required by the ADA.
Requested Accommodations:
*. Appointment of James Ezell, a non-lawyer, to provide support during court proceedings.
*. Assistance with court documents and the proceedings.
*. Any other support deemed necessary to ensure full participation in the hearing.
Conclusion:
Defendant respectfully requests that the Court grant this motion and provide the necessary ADA accommodation, including the appointment of James Ezell for the hearing. Should this request be denied, the defendant requests an adjournment until the matter is resolved by an appeals review.
Respectfully submitted,
Alton King Jr.
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