The site of the offices or facilities of the Department or of a vendor with whom the Department contracts for the delivery of services are physically accessible to all minority groups and persons with disabilities. The access to services administered by the Department or its contractual participants shall not limit access to minority groups and persons with disabilities or jeopardize such access by an adverse change in the geographic location or relocation. The Department shall withhold approval until compliance with Civil Rights requirements are met by applicants for grants, reimbursements, and provisions of services, based on the criteria in (1) - (4) of this Section.

• (1) The effect on the particular racial, ethnic, or disabled groups served by the facility prior to the proposed relocation is studied.
• (2) Where a particular group has no other alternative services available, the contractual participant assures services for minority and disabled persons.
• (3) The relocating agency provides adequate assurances that it does provide services to disabled persons and minorities residing in the community, for example specialty hospitals or other unique service facilities.
• (4) The relocating agency provides adequate assurances that the facilities or agencies remaining in the area originally serviced will provide adequate services to the concerned minorities or disabled group.