Library: Policy

340:1-11-9. Composition of planning and rulemaking bodies

Revised 9-15-16

(a) The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) provides minority groups and persons with disabilities membership opportunities on its planning and advisory boards.   • 1

(b) DHS ensures contractors, vendors, and sub-grantees are aware of, and comply with the legal stipulations per federal regulations pertaining to the inclusion of minorities and persons with disabilities on planning and advisory boards.

(c) DHS provides interested persons, including persons with disabilities or organizations representing persons with disabilities the opportunity to assist in the self-evaluation of current rules and practices and their effect, per Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act.

Revised 9-15-16

1.The Oklahoma Department of Human Services provides the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights or Food and Nutrition Services with documentation showing efforts made to make positions available to the minority community and persons with disabilities.