(a) The purpose of this Part is to:
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(1) establish a uniform system for processing reasonable accommodation requests from employees, job applicants or clients; and
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(2) establish a uniform system for processing appeals from employees, job applicants or clients who participate in or apply for a reasonable accommodation.
(b) This policy is applicable to all Divisions and Offices within the Department and to any person who may require assistance, services or employment from DHS. All DHS employees, job applicants and clients served by the Department have a right to request reasonable accommodation when circumstances exist which directly and adversely affect their employment with DHS or their ability to receive DHS services. No employee, job applicant, or client is discriminated against with regard to employment or services for exercising his or her rights under the request procedure. Copies of ADA-1 , (.doc, 1 pp, 668 KB), (new Form 14CR003E) and ADA-2, (.doc, 1 pp, 668 KB), (new Form 14CR004E) Request for Reasonable Accommodation are available in each DHS office and facility for use by any person upon request.