Special Provisions Relating to Handicapping Conditions

The Department recognizes the special needs of handicapped clients. The Department shall make reasonable accommodations to ensure that its services, facilities, communications, and meetings are accessible to all handicapped persons. The Department shall make reasonable accommodations to clients who have impaired sensory (i.e. visual, auditory) skills, including but not limited to sign language, Braille, large print type, and TTD (telephonic telecommunication device). The Department shall be responsive to issues of handicapping conditions by utilizing social workers who are attuned to the special needs of handicapped persons.