525 R.I. Code R. 525-RICR-10-00-1.3

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 525-RICR-10-00-1.3 - Requirements

A. All public bodies shall ensure that all open meetings of the public bodies are held in locations that conform to the State Building Code's Accessibility of Meetings for Persons with Disabilities standard.

B. Public bodies are responsible for providing accommodations (such as interpreters for the deaf) when requested at their open meetings.

C. All meeting notices must contain a clause describing how individuals could request interpreter services or other accommodations. Most interpreter referral services need:

1. A minimum of three (3) business days to determine the availability of interpreters; and

2. Specify: name and phone number of contact person; name of party requesting the interpreter; day, time and place the interpreter is needed; brief description of the interpreting situation; consumer's and type of sign language preferred; financing party; and name of preferred interpreter (if any).

525 R.I. Code R. 525-RICR-10-00-1.3

Amended effective 3/19/2023