Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD Sample Clauses

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD serves individuals by providing and coordinating supports and services based upon individual need. Determination of need must be based upon “medical necessity” as defined by the Home and Community Based Services Waiver and available funds. Services available consist of but are not limited to Support Coordination (case management services), Residential Habilitation Services, Adult Day Training, Behavioral Analysis Services, Supported Living Coaching, Support Employment, Respite, Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies, Consumable Medical Supplies, etc. For detailed descriptions of available services, individuals may refer to the Developmental Disabilities Waiver Services Medicaid Coverage & Limitations Handbook located on the APD website (xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx). To apply for services, the individual (or parent, legal guardian) needs to contact the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ Area 12 Office to request an application for services. An intake specialist will meet with the individual and gather the essential documentation to determine eligibility. To initiate the application process, a referral can be made by calling (000) 000-0000. Upon determination of eligibility, the individual will be assigned a caseworker. Based upon need and Medicaid eligibility, the individual may be eligible for the Home and Community Based Services Waiver. The delivery of services will be contingent upon Medicaid Waiver eligibility and available funds. Eligibility for services - individuals must be Florida residents with a confirmed diagnosis of Autism, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Intellectual Disabilities (IQ of 69 or less), Prader-Willi Syndrome, Down Syndrome or Xxxxx Bifida. Individuals between three and five years of age who are at ‘high risk” of having one of the stated diagnoses are also eligible for services, but must have their diagnoses confirmed by age five years in order to be eligible for continued services. Individuals classified as high risk are not eligible for the Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Medwaiver). To determine eligibility, previous psychological and/or medical evaluations are required for validation. When needed, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ Area Office can arrange for diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility.
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  • AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Contractor must comply with the ADA, which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance a. When the Project scope includes work on sidewalks, curb ramps, or pedestrian- activated signals or triggers an obligation to address curb ramps or pedestrian signals, the Parties shall:

  • Students with Disabilities The Charter School shall comply with all federal special education laws and regulations, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

  • Americans with Disabilities Act The Contractor shall be and remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“Act”), to the extent applicable, during the term of the Contract. DAS may Terminate the Contract if the Contractor fails to comply with the Act.

  • Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Contractor shall provide the Services in a manner that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including but not limited to Title II’s program access requirements, and all other applicable federal, state and local disability rights legislation.

  • Access to Records; Discussions With Officers and Accountants Upon reasonable prior written notice of the Insurer, at any time, it shall permit the Insurer or its authorized agents:

  • Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities During the performance of this contract, the Consultant, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant”) agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to: • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); • 49 CFR part 21 (Non-discrimination In Federally-Assisted Programs of The Department of Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964); • The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects); • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR part 27; • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age); • Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 USC § 471, Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex); • The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms “programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not); • Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131 – 12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 CFR parts 37 and 38; • The Federal Aviation Administration’s Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex); • Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures non-discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations; • Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100); • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq).

  • Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants / Employees with Disabilities The contractor must be familiar with the requirements for and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all rules and regulations established there under. Employers must provide reasonable accommodation in all employment activities unless to do so would cause an undue hardship.

  • Personal Medical Leave 1. Accrued 100% sick leave may be used at the employee's discretion. Such leave may be taken before or after the vacation described in No. 3 below.

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