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Amt EXHIBIT B-8 FY 84 ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, AS AMENDED The undersigned (hereafter, "we") agrees to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794) , and with requirements contained in applicable HEW regulations (45 C.F.R. 84). Though we will not make a survey of identifiable barriers to the handicapped in the programs listed below, we do promise to follow a olio of nondiscrimination against the handicapped" in providing or contracting for these services. If we find that present services or facilities provided by this agency or of those with whom we contract do discriminate against the handicapped, we promise, (1 ) first, to try to remedy the situation; (2) second, to contract with another provider that does not discriminate; or (3) thud, if an alternative provider is not available or feasible, to find a comparable service for the handicapped person. If the last course (3) is choslen, we shall take steps to ensure that no additional costs are incurred b the handicapped person and that the service is both equally effective, ffords equal opportunity, and does not segregate the handicapped such that t ey are in a more restrictive setting than nonhandicapped receiving the same se vice. 1 The purpose oT this agreement is to ensure that all services and facilities obtained from contracts made through local service agencies are readily accessible to and usable by handicapped persons. ! Signature and Title of Authorized Official Richard E . Whitted , Chair , Orange County Commissioners Programs Covered by This Statement (List each contractor by name ) Transportation Senior Center Operation Information and Referral Outreach Chore-Han ihelper Homemaker!Home Health Aide