D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5710

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 14-5710 - BRIEFING

5710.1

The purpose of the briefing is to fully inform the applicant Family about the RAD Project-Based Program.

5710.2

DCHA shall give each Family accepted into the RAD Project-Based Program an oral briefing and provide the Family with a briefing packet containing written information about the RAD Project-Based Program.

5710.3

Families may be briefed individually or in groups. At the briefing, DCHA shall ensure effective communication in accordance with the requirements of relevant sections of the following federal and local statutes:

(a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ( 29 USC §§ 701, et seq.);

(b) The D.C. Language Access Act (D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1931, et seq. (2016 Repl.));

(c) The Fair Housing Act ( 42 USC §§ 3601, et seq.);

(d) The D.C. Human Rights Act (D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1401.01, et seq. (2016 Repl.)); and

(e) The Americans with Disabilities Act ( 42 USC §§ 12101, et seq.).

5710.4

DCHA shall ensure that the briefing site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities may request that DCHA provide other reasonable accommodations when conducting briefings.

5710.5

The Head of Household shall be required to attend the briefing. DCHA will encourage other adult Family members to participate in the briefing. All adult Family members are responsible for complying with RAD Project-Based Program rules even if they do not attend the briefing. The Head of Household is responsible for the conduct of all Family members, guests, and others under his or her control.

5710.6

Families that attend group briefings and still need individual assistance shall be referred to an appropriate DCHA staff person.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-5710

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 12956 (12/22/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 6831 (6/7/2019)