Department of Human Services

Families First Online Policy Manual

Rights and Responsibilities

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THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER – ADA RESPONSIBILITIES

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The Compliance Officer oversees and coordinates ADA compliance for the Department and its contracting agencies.  The Compliance Officer:

 

·        Reviews submitted ADA grievances and makes final determinations. Bulletin 33, FA-07-14

 

·        Reviews, periodically, all accommodations requested, provided, or denied to:

 

-   Ensure that ADA policies are being appropriately applied.

-   Identify trends.

-   Identify training needs.

-   Identify needed improvement in application issues.

 

·        Conducts ADA training for DHS contractors or reviews ADA training developed by the contractor.

 

·        Ensures that all contractor staff who are involved in serving clients, including both new and existing staff, are trained on ADA policies and serving clients with disabilities.

 

·        Conducts regular oversight of contractor ADA and agency compliance through site visits, case file reviews, interviews with staff, and other means.  Bulletin 33, FA-07-14

 

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