Agmt 2001 Stepping Stones Growth Center

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Such agreement between Recipient and Church shall follow the requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.200. City will assist in determining the depreciating value of the improvements. 15. SECTION 504 -PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY A. General Prohibition Against Discrimination No qualified individual with a handicap shall, solely on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise by subjected to discrimination by a contractor receiving Federal assistance as part of the CDBG program. 1. Specific Prohibitions Against Discrimination A contractor who receives Federal assistance as part of the CDBG program, in providing any service, benefit, aid or housing may not, directly or through contractual, licensing, or other arrangements, solely on the basis of handicap: (a) deny; (b) afford unequal treatment; (c) provide ineffective service, benefit, aid or housing; (d) provide different service, benefit, aid or housing; or (e) limit the enjoyment of any right, privilege, or advantage, to a qualified individual with handicaps the opportunity to participate in, or benefit from, the service, benefit, aid or housing; B. Provisions Regarding Communications With Individuals With Handicaps A contractor who receives Federal assistance as part of the CDBG program shall take appropriate steps to ensure effective communication with customers, clients, and other members of the public. Such steps, when appropriate, may include, but are not limited to: 1. Furnishing appropriate auxiliary aids where necessary to afford an individual with handicaps an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. A contractor is not required to provide individually prescribed devices, readers for personal use or study, or other devices of a personal nature. 2. Where a contractor communicates with customers, clients, and other members of the public by telephone, telecommunication devices for deaf persons (TDD's) or equally effective communication systems shall be used. 3. A contractor who receives Federal assistance as part of the CDBG program shall adopt and implement procedures to ensure that interested persons (including persons with impaired vision or hearing) can obtain information concerning the existence and location of accessible services, activities and facilities. 4. A contractor is not required to take any action that would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of a program or activity or in undue financial or administrative burden. G:\DS\HOPE\Stepping Stones CIP Agreement (CDGB),FY 2001-2002.doc z3