State of California

MEMORANDUM


                                                   DATE:  November 29, 1994
TO:       PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT LIAISONS  REFERENCE CODE:  94-64
                                                        
          THIS MEMORANDUM SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED TO:

                DEPARTMENT TRAINING OFFICERS


FROM:     Department of Personnel Administration
          Benefits and Training Division


SUBJECT:  SOUTHWEST REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER


  The Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) has been advised by the
  Department of Rehabilitation that a State employee has filed a formal complaint
  against the Southwest Regional Training Center for failure to provide proper facility
  access for employees with disabilities.  The complaint cites the Americans with
  Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for barrier free access to all facilities provided for
  employee training activities.
  
  While the Southwest Regional Training Center is a private corporation and is not
  affiliated with the State of California in any way, it markets its programs to State
  agencies and is a major source of out-service training in the Los Angeles area.
  
  Departments are strongly advised to stop sending employees to the Southwest
  Regional Training Center until such time that its facilities and program support are in
  complete compliance with the accessibility requirements of the ADA.  Departments are
  further reminded that it is the employer's responsibility to ensure that any private or
  public vendors that sponsor training programs for employees offer these programs in
  facilities that are free from barriers that would inhibit an employee's ability to
  participate fully in the training activities.
  
  If you need any assistance in evaluating the suitability of training facilities in your area,
  please contact the ADA Implementation Section of the Department of Rehabilitation at
  (916) 322-0251 (CALNET 492-0251) (TDD 322-1096).
  
  
  
  
  Patricia Pavone, Chief
  Benefits and Training Division
  
  
  cc:  Southwest Regional Training Center
        Department of Rehabilitation