ADA Information

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) does not discriminate on the basis of disability and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request to ensure effective communication and equal opportunity to participate in agency programs, services, and activities.

ADA Coordinators
 

You may also submit requests to the Department of Human Resources via email at:  HR@tmb.texas.gov

Texas Relay Service: 711

Examples of Accommodations

Examples of accommodation may include: 

• Sign language interpreter
• Materials in large print
• Accessible electronic documents
• Assistive technology
• Physical accessibility assistance
• Meeting accommodations

Individuals needing a reasonable accommodation may contact either ADA Coordinator listed above via email, phone, or by submitting a written request by mail. 

Requests should be made at least 48 to 72 hours prior to the event or service, when possible, to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. 

Please include the following information in your request:

• Name
• Address/City/State/Zip Code
• Contact phone number
• Email Address
• Preferred method of contact
• Type of Request ( e.g. Public Program or Service, Public Meeting/Event/Employment, Website Accessibility; if other, please specify)
• Description of the accommodation requested
• Reason for Accommodation (Describe the disability-related limitation that requires accommodation)
• Date accommodation  is needed 

Individuals requiring accommodation to attend or participate in a public meeting, hearing, or job interview, should follow the accommodation request process outlined above and submit at least 48 to 72 hours in advance before the scheduled public meeting, hearing, or job interview.

If you believe you have been denied access to a program, service, or activity because of a disability, you may file a complaint/grievance.

Complaints/grievances should be submitted to an ADA Coordinator or the Department of Human Resources and include:

• Name and contact information
• Description of the issue
• Date and location of the incident
• Description of the alleged ADA violation
• Any relevant supporting documentation
• Requested resolution

TMB is committed to providing an accessible website to all users according to the standards set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).  If you experience difficulty accessing information on the site, please contact the Government Affairs and Communications Department or an ADA Coordinator for assistance. 

When reporting an issue, please include the following details:

• The webpage address (URL)
• A description of the problem
• Your name and contact information

For questions regarding TMB’s accessibility policies, please contact the General Counsel Office at: GeneralCounsel@tmb.texas.gov or an ADA Coordinator.