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NOTICE UNDER AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (“ADA”), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Town of Colma (“Town”) does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or...

The Self Evaluation and Transition Plan was approved at the November 10, 2010 City Council meeting.  The Transition Plan details a seven year program that will bring the Town’s programs, facilities, sidewalks and curb ramps into compliance under the ADA.  Please click on any document below to download specific details of the Self Evaluation,Transition Plan,...

ADA Title II: State & Local Government What is ADA? What is Title II? Who are Individuals with Disabilities? Who are Qualified Individuals with Disabilities? What are the Requirements of Title II? What is Equally Effective Communication? What are the Limitations? What are the Requirements for Facility Access? What are the Administrative Requirements?What is the...

US Government ADA  The Access Board People with Disabilities - HUD National Council on Disability National Organization on Disability California Disability Access Information Job Accommodation Network Equal Employment Opportunity Commission SamTrans Paratransit Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency The Language People, American Sign Language Interpreters – 1 (800) 894-2345 Braille Services Braille Printing Hearing Impaired...

Request for Reasonable Accommodations The procedure below summarizes Town of Colma municipal Code 1.02.390-420 A Request for Reasonable Accommodation shall be initiated by submitting to the appropriate Department Director or ADA Coordinator a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form. The ADA Coordinator will work with the appropriate Department Director when considering to grant or deny...

Town of Colma Grievance Procedure The procedure below summarizes Town of Colma Municipal Code 1.02.430. Filing a Grievance The grievance procedure is available for any individual who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, facilities and programs by the Town of Colma. The availability...

The Town of Colma hosted a luncheon for its cemetery operators on January 20, 2016. The goal of the meeting was to introduce the San Mateo County Resource Conservation District (RCD). The RCD is able to conduct water efficiency audits including pump, irrigation and operational practices to large, commercial water users. The response by our...

Over 75% of what is being thrown away at work in San Mateo County could be recycled! Most landfill comes from businesses. Reducing this waste not only helps the environment, but can also result in cost savings. Garbage service can cost a business thousands of dollars every year. Here are ways to reduce waste and help lower...

Green building practices during the design, construction, renovation and maintenance of businesses and homes increase energy efficiency, water conservation and reduce waste.   Green building improves indoor air quality and is healthier for the environment. What are the Impacts of using green building practices?  Lower electric and water utility costs Improved indoor air quality that enhances...

Colma has an exclusive agreement with Republic Services to provide all recycling, organics and garbage collection. Recycle More! Recycling is Free. Add New Organics Recycling Program. Businesses can typically recycle 70% of the waste they generate. Expand your recycling program with a free recycling assessment from Republic Services. Contact recycling staff for your free assessments,...

Polystyrene Ordinance Ban Effective August 1, 2013 A new Polystyrene Ban Ordinance will applies only to Colma’s businesses, which sell prepared food items. The ordinance prohibits the use of containers made of polystyrene, the most common item being clamshell type containers. The implementation date of the ordinance is August 1, 2013. The following are frequently asked questions...

Clinic by the Bay Clinic by the Bay is San Francisco's Volunteers in Medicine clinic -- the 82nd VIM clinic in the country and the first in Northern California. Clinic by the Bay is a volunteer-powered free health clinic for the working uninsured. Their patients reside in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties.  As part of...

C.O.R.A Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) provides safety, support and healing for individuals who experience abuse in an intimate relationship, and educates the community to break the cycle of domestic violence. CORA services include a 24-hour hotline (1-800-300-1080), support groups, legal services, emergency and transitional housing, and more, in English and Spanish. County of San Mateo...

The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal services to low-income San Mateo County residents. The work of the Society includes five broad areas: Obtaining Health Care Preventing Homelessness Accessing income support programs Fighting for freedom from Domestic Violence Bridging the education gap Peninsula...

Service League of San Mateo County Service League of San Mateo County provides assistance to inmates, former inmates and their families who are rebuilding their lives. For more information Sitike Sitike provides community-based counseling and education in a safe and healing environment that embraces the cultural and emotional needs of every client and to help people find...