An individual has the right to have services provided, if eligible, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin or political opinions. Equality of treatment from the Department is guaranteed by the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. In addition, the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (§504) requires that the Department not exclude from participation, or deny benefits to, any handicapped individual who is otherwise eligible.
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Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-2-.06
Statutory Authority: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, P.L. 97-35, 42 U.S.C. 1397; Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-2-6, 38-7-1 through -17, 38-9-1 through -11.