Licensees Serving Persons With Vision Loss

The governing body of any residential or non-residential licensee, which is required to admit only persons supported who are capable of self-preservation, and which also provides services to one (1) or more persons supported who have vision loss, must ensure compliance with the following requirements: (1) The person supported must be able to demonstrate independent familiarity with the physical design and layout of the environment and be able to initiate and complete evacuation without physical assistance; (2) The environment design and placement of furnishings are consistent, free of special hazards, and made known to the person supported, especially when changes occur in the design or placement of furnishings; and (3) Prior notice of the admission of such persons supported must be given to the Office of Licensure.