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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 450. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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Chapter 55. Standards and Criteria for Programs of Assertive Community Treatment |
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Subchapter 23. Special Populations |
SECTION 450:55-23-1. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
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- (a) Under Titles 11 and 111 of the ADA, the PACT or parent organization shall comply with the "Accessibility guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) for alterations and new construction." United States government facilities are exempt for the ADA as they shall comply with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)", effective August 7, 1984. Also available for use in assuring quality design and accessibility is the American National standards Institute (ANSI) A117.1 "American National Standard for Accessible and Usable buildings and Facilities."(b) State and local standards for accessibility and usability may be more stringent than DA, UFAs, or ANSI A 117.1. The PACT or parent organization shall assume responsibility for verification of all applicable requirements and comply with the most stringent standards.(c) The PACT or parent organization shall have written policy and procedures providing or arranging for services for persons who fall under the protection of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and provide documentation of compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local requirements. A recommended reference is the "Americans with Disabilities Handbook" published the in U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice.(d) Compliance with 450:55-23-1 shall be determined through a review of facility written policy and procedure and any other supporting documentation.