Guidelines for Reasonable Accommodations and Disabilities (GRAD)
Armstrong Injunction Requirements
Mental/ Psychological Disorders
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (CDC):
Disability Placement Program (DPP) and Developmental Disability Program (DDP) were implemented to assure nondiscrimination against inmates and parolees with disabilities, in regards to placement at CDC Institutions.
DPP applies to all inmates w/disabilities as defined by the ADA. (Armstrong)
DDP applies to inmates/parolees with developmental disabilities or similar
disorders.(Clark)
BPT 1073 Form shall be used to request a reasonable accommodation when performing duties related to parole proceedings such as: Sexually Violent Predator (SVP), Mentally Disordered Offender (MDO), and life inmate hearings.
Parole proceedings also include preparation for hearings, C-file reviews, obtaining letters of support, and developing lifer parole plans.