D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-2545

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 29-2545 - REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS - PURPOSE AND SCOPE

2545.1

The provisions of subsections 2545 -2549 provide procedures for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints by customers or prospective customers of shelter or supportive housing who allege any action prohibited by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), approved July 26, 1990 (104 Stat. 327; 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et seq.), as required by 28 C.F.R. § 35.107(b).

2545.2

These procedures apply to all services, programs, and activities in shelter and supportive housing program provided by the Department, whether such services, programs, or activities are provided directly by the Department or by the Department through contract or grant.

2545.3

Pursuant to Title II of the ADA, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the shelter and supportive housing services, programs, or activities of the Department, or be subjected to discrimination by the Department, its contractors or grantees.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-2545

Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 6438 (July 23, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice Emergency Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11353 (November 26, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 3007 (April 8, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 7442, 7493 (August 19, 2011)

Authority: The Director of the Department of Human Services (DHS or Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in section 31 of the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 (HSRA or Act), effective October 22, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-35, D.C. Official Code § 4-756.02 (2008 Repl.)), and Mayor's Order 2006-20, dated February 13, 2006.