Behavioral Health Standard 1.L – Accessibility

1.L.1.a-b

The organizations leadership:

  1. Assesses the accessibility needs of the:
    1. Persons served.
    2. Personnel.
    3. Other stakeholders.
  2. Implements an ongoing process for identification of barriers in the following areas:
    1. Architecture.
    2. Environment.
    3. Attitudes.
    4. Finances.
    5. Employment.
    6. Communication.
    7. Technology.
    8. Transportation.
    9. Community integration, when appropriate.
    10. Any other barrier identified by the:
      1. Persons served.
      2. Personnel.
      3. Other stakeholders.
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1.L.2.a-c

The organization implements an accessibility plan that:

  1. Includes, for all identified barriers:
    1. Actions to be taken.
    2. Timelines.
  2. Is reviewed at least annually for relevance, including:
    1. Progress made in the removal of identified barriers.
    2. Areas needing improvement.
  3. Is updated as needed.
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1.L.3

Requests for reasonable accommodations are:

  1. Identified.
  2. Reviewed.
  3. Decided upon.
  4. Documented.