Policy – Category 2000 (Administration) BP 2003 – Civil Rights Protection and 504 Accommodations
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Title I - Employment Business must provide reasonable accommodations to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment. Possible changes may include restructuring jobs, altering the layout of workstations, or modifying equipment. Employment aspects may include the application process, hiring, wages, benefits, and all other aspects of employment. Medical examinations are highly regulated. Title II - Public Services Public services, which include state and local government instrumentalities, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and other commuter authorities, cannot deny services to individuals with disabilities, participation in programs or activities which are available to individuals without disabilities. In addition, public transportation systems, such as public transit buses, must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Title III - Public Accommodations All new construction and modifications must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. For existing facilities, barriers to services must be removed if readily achievable. Public accommodations include facilities such as restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, retail stores, etc., as well as privately owned transportation systems. Title IV - Telecommunications Telecommunications companies offering telephone service to the public must have telephone relay service to individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTYs) or similar devices. Title V - Miscellaneous Includes a provision prohibiting either (a) coercing or threatening, or (b) retaliating against the disabled or those attempting to aid individuals with disabilities in asserting their rights under the ADA. The ADA’s protection applies primarily, but not exclusively, to “disabled” individuals. An individual is “disabled” if he or she meets at least any one of the following tests:
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BP 2003 – Civil Rights Protection and 504 Accommodations Desert Mountain Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (DMCS) (rev. 09/17)
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