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Sheriff Most public contact is in facilities not controlled by eoanty. The jail and records area is accessible. Telephone for the deaf service in the communication center. Recreation All public programs are offered ia faeillties that are accessible. Special programs for physically impaired are offered throughout the year based on demand.' Planning Public contact is in the Courthouse which is accessible. Staf£ has thought of Ways to present material to visually and hearing impaired. Emergency Services Most public contact is at the homes of citizens that use this department service. Emergency shelters are accessible if designated areas are used, Staff is trained in dealing with visually and hearing impaired persons. General Recommendation Periodically refresh employees in providing for the needs of impaired persons in the programs. All new or revised programs or activities should be strictly reviewed to ensure that accessibility to impaired persons is not infringed. Programs offered in unaccessible facilities or that may present problems to be visually or hearing impaired should be identified. Most programs can serve 'the impaired by taking the program to the home of the individual or other suitable location for the impaired individual. Those that are visually or hearing impaired can be served by a department if the prospective clients notify the department of any special needs. Contacts for deaf interpretors have .been made by each affected department. TRANSITION PLAN By October 17, 1984 specific organizations that cater to the needs of handicapped citiZens will be identified and included in the "recruitment source" of agencies contacted when vacancies occur.