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44 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> Orange Public Transportation ADA Paratransit Appeals Process <br /> Orange Public Transportation staff will carefully review each application to ensure that only <br /> qualified persons are approved. Upon completion of review, a letter of certification or denial <br /> will be mailed. If your application for ADA paratransit service is denied, you have the right to <br /> appeal this decision. <br /> ADA Application Appeals <br /> To appeal the decision, you will need to submit your request in writing sixty (60) days within <br /> receipt of the denial letter. <br /> Appeals may be mailed to: <br /> Orange Public Transportation <br /> PO BOX 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Or faxed to: (919) 732-2137 <br /> Email to: pmurphyCcDorangecountync.gov <br /> Your appeal will be heard by an ADA paratransit hearing officer. The ADA paratransit <br /> hearing officer is an individual who was not involved in the initial certification process. <br /> His/her decision is made independently of the ADA Certification Process. <br /> Upon receipt of your letter, Orange Public Transportation will set up a meeting with the ADA <br /> paratransit hearing officer. You will be notified by mail of the date and time of this meeting. <br /> You will have the opportunity to submit any additional information and written evidence <br /> and/or arguments to support your qualifications for service. You may bring a representative <br /> with you to this meeting. <br /> You will be notified of the hearing officer's decision in writing within thirty (30) days of the <br /> hearing. The hearing officer's decision is final. <br />