1.20.00
Effective: 07/15/2021
Responsible Executive Officer: Vice President of Membership
Responsible Committee: Membership
1.20.01 General/Policy Statement
In accordance with our Ends Policies, the SHC is committed to offering accessible, safe, and secure housing that is inclusive to a diversity of members and their needs. To those ends, we work with all Members so they have the tools and community necessary to survive and thrive. That includes working with and toward the ability to adequately and appropriately address all reasonable requests for accommodation.
1.20.02 Requirements and Process
Any member or prospective member seeking accommodation that requires exemption from SHC policies or modification to SHC property shall submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form to the Member Services Coordinator. Reasonable Accommodation Request Forms shall be filled out by the member or prospective member seeking accommodation, as well as their healthcare provider. Reasonable Accommodation Request Forms shall be available upon request at the SHC office.
1.20.03 Reasoning
This policy is an effort to reduce barriers to housing and maintain a community that values inclusivity. The SHC abides by Fair Housing laws.
1.20.04 Related Policies
1.20.05 Unreasonable Accommodations
The SHC reserves the right to deem any Accommodation Request for any SHC House as unreasonable, and/or offer alternate housing in another SHC House. An Accommodation Request can be deemed unreasonable for reasons including, but not limited to:
1.20.06 Contacts
Inqu - iries regarding an accommodation shall be made to the Member Services Coordinator.
1.20.07 Definitions
Reasonable accommodation shall refer to any change or exception to any SHC or House rule, policy, procedure, or service that would allow a person with a disability to have equal access to and enjoyment of their home.
Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to:
A reasonable modification shall refer to any structural change made to existing premises that would allow a person with a disability to have equal access to and enjoyment of their home. Examples of reasonable modifications include, but are not limited to: Installing a grab bar in a shower Adding hand railings to stairs
1.20.08 Procedures
1.20.09 Forms and Instructions
History & Revisions
1/5/2021 | Approved by Membership Committee; submitted to Executive Team | |
7/14/2021 | Approved by Executive Team |