U.S. Department of Justice

                        Civil Rights Division



                        Disability Section
                        P.O. Box 66738
                        Washington, DC 20035-6738



Ms. Nancy Ganshor
County Clerk
Randolph County
P.O. Box 1167
Franklin, West Virginia 26807

Re: Complaint Number


Dear Ms. Ganshor:

This letter is regarding the resolution of the complaint
that was filed by           concerning the Pendleton
Courthouse, Franklin, West Virginia alleging violations of title
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Title II
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by State and
local governments. Specifically, Mr.         alleged that the
Pendleton Courthouse was inaccessible  to individuals who use
wheelchairs. He stated that there was no ramp to the courthouse
and that parking spaces were not available for persons with
disabilities.

You informed me on August 13, 1996, that the county
renovated the Pendleton County Courthouse and that it is now
accessible to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, there
is a ramp that leads to the first floor from the street level.
The county installed an elevator in the courthouse that provides
access to the second floor and the basement. You also indicated
that a parking space has been designated for individuals with
disabilities.

Based on the foregoing information we are closing our files
in this matter, as of the date of this letter. The Department of
Justice will take no further action in this matter. I appreciate

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your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions
regarding this letter, please contact me at (202) 307-2735
(Voice) or (202) 307-2678.

                                  Sincerely,




                               Brenda A. Sheppard
                            Disability Rights Section
                              Civil Rights Division

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