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Demand to Stop the Unlawful Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities <br />and Request for Reasonable Accommodation <br />Page 11 of 11 <br />Conclusion <br />We request that homeless individuals with mental health disabilities have the <br />continued ability to access services at the South Main Street Site, or, in the <br />alternative, provide reasonable modifications as requested. We further request <br />that the City establish a procedure for homeless individuals with disabilities <br />who lack access to permanent housing and access to mental health services to <br />apply for such modifications. <br />For the reasons set forth above, the closure of the South Main Street Site is <br />discriminatory against homeless individuals with disabilities who utilize the Site <br />and discriminates based on disability in violation of the ADA. Our clients lack <br />the income to afford housing and ability to access services offered at the South <br />Main Street Site if it were to close. Without the Site, our clients would be denied <br />access to the City of Santa Ana's Homeless Programs and unable to manage <br />the symptoms of their disabilities. <br />If the City does not allow the Site to remain open, our clients will have no <br />choice but to pursue further action. If you would like to discuss stopping the <br />closure of the South Main Street Site or our clients' modification request, <br />please contact me at (619) 814-8523 or lili.grahamCaa)disabilityrightsca org no <br />later than March 6, 2020. <br />Sincerely, <br />Lili Graham <br />Heidi Joya <br />Navneet K. Grewal <br />Attorneys <br />cc: City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho <br />Assistant City Attorney Kyle Nellesen <br />Deputy City Attorney Jose Montoya <br />