24 Miss. Code. R. 2-13.5 - Accessibility
A. All service locations and services must be
in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
Amended , and the Americans with Disabilities Act (
P.L.
101-336 ).
B. For Supervised Living, Supported Living,
Shared Supported Living, and Host Homes, and based on the needs of the people
served in each residence, the agency provider must make necessary modifications
as outlined in Rules 13.5.B-1 and 13.6. Services cannot be denied based on the
need for modifications. (Exclusion: Supported Living service locations that are
not owned or controlled by a certified agency provider).
C. New construction of service locations or
renovation of existing locations must be in compliance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
D. The clear width of doorways when the door
is in the full open position must not be fewer than thirty-two (32)
inches.
E. At least one (1)
restroom at the location must be accessible to people with physical
disabilities with either one (1) accessible restroom for each sex or one (1)
accessible unisex restroom being acceptable. Additionally, day service
locations serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities must have
adequate private changing facilities.
F. The accessible restroom stall must have
grab bars behind and beside the toilet. Additionally, a grab bar must be
installed on the wall nearest the lavatory/sink if any person receiving
services needs this accommodation.
G. All faucets, soap and other dispensers,
and hand dryers (if present) must be within reach of someone using a wheelchair
and usable with one closed fist.
H.
All doors, including stall doors in the restroom, must be operable with a
closed fist from the inside (Exclusion: Crisis Residential Units).
I. Any service location that has drinking
fountains must have at least one (1) fountain that is Americans with
Disabilities Act accessible.
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