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• {ln.r.,n4117 <br /> • <br /> ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 504 OF THE <br /> REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS Ai'IENOE <br /> The undersigned (hereafter, "we") agrees to comply with Section 5:: <br /> Of the Renabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. (29 G.S.C. 794) , and w;tr, <br /> requirements contained in applicable HEW regulations (45 C.F.R. 84). <br /> Though we will not make a survey of identifiable barriers to the <br /> handicapped in the programs listed below, we do promise to follow a policy <br /> of "nondiscrimination against the handicapped" in providing or contractire <br /> for these services, If we find that present services or facilities pro:=:ed <br /> by this agency or of those with when we contract do discriminate against <br /> the handicapped, we promise, (1 ) first, to try to remedy the situation; <br /> (2) second, to contract with another provider that does not discrin.tnate; <br /> or (3) third, if,an alternative provider is not available or feasible. to <br /> find a comparable service for the handicapped person. If the last course <br /> (3) is chosen, we shall take steps to ensure that no additional costs ere <br /> incurred by the handicapped person and that the service is both equally <br /> effective, affords equal opportunity, and does not segregate the hap. icap:et <br /> such that they are in a more restrictive setting than nonhandicaoper <br /> the same service. <br /> The purpose of this agreement is to ensure that all services and <br /> facilities obtained from contracts made through local service agencies are <br /> readily accessible to and usable by handicapped persons. <br /> • <br /> Sigma and Title of Authorized <br /> Shirley E. Marshall <br /> Chair, Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> • Programs Covered by This Statement (List each contractor by nar.e ) <br /> Respite Care <br /> • <br /> • <br /> _ r <br /> • <br /> 22 <br />