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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 97-541

THE GOVERNOR

Title 4--ADMINISTRATION

PART I.  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

[4 PA. CODE CH. 7]

[EXECUTIVE ORDER 1996-11]

[27 Pa.B. 1781]

Disability-Related Policy

December 20, 1996

   Whereas, The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, P. L. 101-336 and The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P. L. No. 93-112, are intended to empower people with disabilities to lead independent and productive lives and to participate fully in the activities of their communities; and

   Whereas, Pennsylvania has a proud and distinguished history of protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities through such laws as The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and The Universal Accessibility Act, as amended, December 20, 1988; and

   Whereas, The Americans With Disabilities Act and The Rehabilitation Act complement those State laws and thereby further open the doors of opportunity for Pennsylvanians who seek to be considered on the basis of their abilities and not their disabilities; and

   Whereas, The Americans With Disabilities Act requires State services, programs, and activities, when viewed in their entirety, to be accessible to individuals with disabilities; and

   Whereas, Pennsylvania cannot be a Commonwealth to all of its people until all of its people enjoy the opportunity to participate fully in society; and

   Whereas, this Administration has an abiding commitment to the equal rights of all Pennsylvania citizens.

   Now, therefore, I, Thomas J. Ridge, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby order and direct as follows:

Annex A

TITLE 4.  ADMINISTRATION

PART I.  GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

CHAPTER 7.  MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Subchapter MM.  COMMONWEALTH DISABILITY-RELATED POLICIES

Sec.

7.571.Individuals with disabilities.
7.572.Assessment of Commonwealth programs.
7.573.Direction for disability-related policy.
7.574.Coordination of meetings.
7.575.Rescission.
7.576.(Reserved).
7.577.(Reserved).

§ 7.571.  Individuals with disabilities.

   No Commonwealth agency, board or commission under the Governor's jurisdiction may discriminate against any individual with a disability because of his disability. Individuals with disabilities shall be treated with respect and dignity and shall be provided access to Commonwealth services, programs, activities and employment opportunities.

§ 7.572.  Assessment of Commonwealth programs.

   Commonwealth agencies, boards and commissions under the Governor's jurisdiction shall assess the programs they offer to the public to ensure that they are nondiscriminatory, accessible and address the particular challenges faced by persons with disabilities.

§ 7.573.  Direction for disability-related policy.

   (a)  The Secretary of Administration is responsible for ensuring compliance with the employment provisions of Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act (act) (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 12101--12213); and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C.A. § 794), relating to Commonwealth employment and for ensuring public access to Commonwealth programs and services.

   (b)  The Secretary of General Services is responsible for ensuring compliance with Title II of the act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 12101--12117) relating to Commonwealth buildings and facilities and contract compliance.

   (c)  The Governor's Policy Office coordinates the implementation of Commonwealth disability-related policies and assess the effectiveness of those policies.

   (d)  The Office of General Counsel provides direction and guidance to executive agency legal counsel on handling disability-related litigation and reviews proposed disability-related rules and regulations of executive agencies before they are deposited with the Legislative Reference Bureau as required by sections 102, 201--208 and 602 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 769, No. 240) (45 P. S. §§ 1102, 1201--1208 and 1602).

§ 7.574.  Coordination of meetings.

   The Governor's Policy Office coordinates regular meetings of the responsible agencies to discuss disability-related policy and resolve issues that may arise.

§ 7.575.  Rescission.

   Executive Order 1992-3, The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, is rescinded.

§ 7.576.  (Reserved).

§ 7.577.  (Reserved).


Governor

   Fiscal Note:  GOV 97-7. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 97-541. Filed for public inspection April 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.]


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