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different geographic areas of the entire county. The OCDB is also currently exploring options to locate an affiliate site in the far southern region. All AJCCs are located close to public transportation to facilitate access. The One -Stop Operators employ IT staff to ensure IT Infrastructure and access to technology is working and up to date. The AJCC website is updated on a weekly basis. Updates Include Job Fairs, new workshop calendars, community events, recruitment activities including co- enrolled recruitments with EDD and Veteran Services. On -line registration is also available. 3DIII Compliance with WIOA Section 188• Nondiscrimination DECLARATION: The local AJCC/One-Stop Centers and Young Adult system complies with WIOA section 188 and meet the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as applicable regarding the physical and programmatic accessibility of facilities, programs and services, technology, and materials for individuals with disabilities, including ongoing staff training and support for addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities. STRATEGY: All facilities are accessible and technology is available to assist those individuals who have a physical, visual, or hearing impairment. The local boards and AJCCs ensure all locations meet ADA requirements through the Biennial Local Area Self- Assessment checklist. The local boards also ensure all eligible training providers meet the standards necessary to allow participants to access training. The local boards expect to offer training to staff and providers regarding addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities as part of its WIOA implementation strategies. The OC local AJCC /One -Stop and Young Adult facilities are equipped to serve individuals with disabilities, Specifically: • The signs for parking spaces are mounted at appropriate heights and contained requisite language. • The accessible restrooms contain extended grab bars, pipe covers, placards for identification, and full - length mirrors. • All doorways are clear of obstruction and meet the width requirements. • All signs are at the appropriate height and have raised characters. • All workstations are accessible and accommodate wheelchairs if necessary. • The comprehensive AJCC/One-Stop centers each contain accessible workstations with software appropriate to assist customers with disabilities. As locations move or are upgraded, the local boards and AJCCs will maintain set ups consistent with the principles of universal design. All AJCC facilities are designed to provide reasonable access to program activities to individuals with disabilities. Physical access standards are in compliance with ADA, and the BI-Annual Assessments. All comprehensive centers have approved Accessibility Checklists from the State Department of General Services. Any individual needing accommodations are advised to communicate their needs to the front desk staff, career consultants, partners, or other program staff, Auxiliary aids are available for hearing impaired, visual Impaired (magnifier), wheelchair accessible desks, TTY, and interpreter services for customers who are deaf/hard of hearing which will be arranged upon customer request. Front desk staff and Career Consultants are trained in using the auxiliary aids and Career Consultants can assist individuals with disabilities with using the aids. Customers with disabilities are registered and given an introduction to the center to highlight program services and equipment available. Customers are Informed of the Department of Rehabilitation and Goodwill Industries partners and work with their counselor on -site to assist those with disabilities and seek additional assistance. The AJCC/One-Stop Operators also employ or have access to a Disability Program Navigatorwho Is also available to assist clients as well as provide training and workshops for staff in a variety of topics. Customers with disabilities are treated as any other customer, and also provided with necessary accommodations. 3Div. AJCC Partners Roles and Resource Contributions DECLARATION: A description of AJCC partners and a Resource Sharing Agreement (RSA) is in place for each Comprehensive AJCCs. The MOU and RSA provide a description of the roles and resource contributions of all the AJCC partners. STRATEGY: All co- located partners contribute to the cost of the center. The methodology used is based upon the square footage occupied by each partner. For partners unable to make cash payments, the fair share of their cost is determined by the percentage of dedicated square footage in which the partner staff provides services at the AJCC. Common space is allocated by the number of full time equivalents by each entity. j W DC Loral Plan 19D -72