Section 218-RICR-50-00-1.15 - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND PROVIDERS OF SERVICES (COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM)A. Any facility used in conjunction with the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services must meet program accessibility requirements consistent with the requirements, as applicable, of the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 4151et seq.), the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12131; 47 U.S.C. §§ 155, 201, 218, and 225) (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 701et seq.), and the regulations implementing these laws.B. Providers of vocational rehabilitation services will take affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, qualified individuals with disabilities.C. Providers of vocational rehabilitation services will include among their personnel, or obtain the services of, individuals able to communicate in the native languages of applicants and eligible individuals who have limited English speaking ability; and ensure that appropriate modes of communication for all applicants and eligible individuals are available.218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-50-00-1.15
Amended effective 6/4/2023