OAR 839-006-0270: Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities by State Government: Purpose and Scope

(1) ORS 659A.103 provides that it is the policy of the State of Oregon to guarantee individuals the fullest possible participation in the social and economic life of the state, including participating in and receiving the benefits of the services, programs and activities of state government, without discrimination on the basis of disability. (2) ORS 659A.142(5) provides that: (a) It is an unlawful practice for state government to exclude an individual from participation in or deny an individual the benefits of the services, programs or activities of state government or to make any distinction, discrimination or restriction because the individual has a disability. (b) State government shall make reasonable modifications in services, programs or activities, including but not limited to policies and procedures, when the modifications are necessary for state government to comply with ORS 659A.142(5). (c) State government shall provide auxiliary aids and services when necessary to ensure equal access to state government programs, services, and activities. (3) Theories applied in cases of alleged discrimination under ORS 659A.142(5) are found in OAR 839-006-0340. (4) An individual claiming a violation of ORS 659A.142(5) may file a complaint with the Civil Rights Division as provided in OAR 839-003-0025.