SECTION 450:15-3-29. Access to services for consumers with disabilities

(a)   Facilities and organizations providing mental health or substance abuse services who are certified by, operated by, or under contract with the Department shall not discriminate against consumers with disabilities and shall provide consumers with disabilities access to services in accordance with state and federal law, including but not limited to the American's with Disabilities Act and amendments thereto.

(b)   Facilities and organizations providing mental health or substance abuse services who are certified by, operated by, or under contract with the Department shall provide information on a consumer's disability in any referral or transfer so that accommodations by the receiving facility or organization can be made prior to a consumer's arrival for the continuation of continuity of care.

(c)   Facilities and organizations providing mental health or substance abuse services who are certified by, operated by, or under contract with the Department shall develop policies and procedures on how consumers with disabilities will have access to the services they provide.

[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 903, eff 7-1-11]