TOOLKIT: Rely On This Form To Ace Section 504 Compliance

Make sure you have the proper signage and a plan to communicate with the hearing impaired.

No one wants to shut out the disabled from enjoying the premises. Last month, Eli presented a rundown on Section 504 program communication requirements. This month, use the continuation of this self-evaluation form, courtesy of Candi Atkins of Candi Atkins Consulting in Las Vegas, to make sure you have compliant complaintprocedures and admission criteria.

Instructions: For each question below, answer either YES or NO. If you answer NO, then identify how you will modify policies/practices or what corrective action you will take. In some cases, a YES answer will also require that you supply additional information to complete the evaluation process.

II. COMPLAINT PROCESSING PROCEDURES

1. Have you established a written grievance procedure for handling complaints of discrimination based on disability?

If yes, list below the date you established the procedure, the date you distributed it to the staff, and the date you posted it at the project.

Date Re-Established:____________________

Date Distributed:______________________

Date Posted:__________________________

If no, briefly describe proposed modification or corrective action:_________________________________

2. Does the grievance procedure incorporate due process standards and allow for prompt resolution of any complaints of alleged discrimination based on disabilities?

If yes, list the individual responsible for receiving and processing complaints:____________________________

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If no, briefly describe proposed modification or corrective action:_____________________________________

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3. Have you notified the staff and residents about grievance procedures?

If no, briefly describe proposed modification or corrective action:_____________________________________

III. ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSION CRITERIA

1. Have you examined all policies pertaining to program eligibility and admission criteria to determine if they had the purpose or effect of excluding or limiting the participation of individuals with disabilities in programs or activiti......