Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART VIII. Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual |
Subpart E. Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services |
Article I. Licensing/Approval |
Chapter 6500. Family Living Homes |
Section 6500.34. Civil rights
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(a) An individual may not be discriminated against because of race, color, religious creed, disability, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.
(b) Civil rights policies and procedures shall be developed and implemented. Civil rights policies and procedures shall include the following:
(1) Nondiscrimination in the provision of services, admissions, placement, referrals and communication with non-English speaking and nonverbal individuals.
(2) Physical accessibility and accommodation for individuals with physical disabilities.
(3) The opportunity to lodge civil rights complaints.
(4) Informing individuals of their right to register civil rights complaints.