Non-Discrimination and Transfer Assistance Policy

Cheyenne Eye Clinic, LLC (CEC) and Cheyenne Ocular Surgery, LLC (COS) will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of any of its goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations or otherwise violate any provision of Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181–12189, or the Title III implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. Part 36, including but not limited to the following provisions.

1. CEC and COS will not discriminate in the provision of services to patients or prospective patients with disabilities.

2. CEC and COS will not deny any individual or class of individuals, on the basis of disability, with the opportunity to participate in or benefit from a good, service, facility, privilege, or accommodation, in violation of 42 S.C. § 12182(b)(l)(A)(i) and 28 C.F.R. § 36.202(a).

3. CEC and COS will not deny individuals who, because of disabilities limiting mobility, need assistance transferring to and from wheelchairs for surgery the opportunity to participate in or benefit from a good, service, facility, privilege, or accommodation that is equal to that afforded to other individuals:

    a. CEC and COS will provide reasonable modifications to individuals with disabilities when necessary to avoid discrimination. 42 U.S.C. § 12182(b)(2)(A) and 28 C.F.R. § 36.302(a);

    b. In providing reasonable modifications, CEC, COS, and their partner practices will engage in an interactive process with the patient, which includes giving due consideration to the patient’s preference, and conduct an individualized assessment of the patient’s needs in determining what transfer assistance options can be provided to the patient;

    c. CEC, COS, and their partner practices will prioritize transfer assistance that maximizes the independence of the patient, including, for example, use of accessible medical equipment and trained staff; and

 d. CEC, COS, and their partner practices will not require patients with disabilities to be transported by third-party medical transport or transfer personnel in order to utilize CEC’s or COS’s medical services, 42 S.C. § 12182(b)(l)(A)(ii) and 28 C.F.R. § 36.202(b).

4. CEC and COS will engage in an interactive process with patients who, because of disability, need transfer assistance at its facility, to determine what transfer assistance options can be provided to each This process ensures that patients with disabilities are treated with respect, dignity, and independence and will acknowledge the proficiency such patients have in understanding their disability and their transfer needs.

5. CEC and COS will provide transfer assistance to patients with disabilities at CEC, COS, and their partner practices’ facilities, 42 S.C. § 12182(b)(l)(A)(ii) and 28 C.F.R. §36.202(b).

6. CEC and COS will not impose a surcharge on individuals, who, because of disability limiting mobility, need assistance transferring to and from wheelchairs for surgery, 42 S.C. § 12182 (b)(2)(A)(i) and 28 C.F.R. § 36.30l(c).

7. CEC and COS will not engage in retaliation, coercion, interference, intimidation, or any other action prohibited by the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12203 and 28 C.F.R. § 36.206.