Section 1251.105 - Remedial action, voluntary action, and self-evaluation(a)Remedial action.(1) If the Associate Administrator finds that a recipient has discriminated against persons on the basis of disability in violation of section 504 or this part, the recipient shall take such remedial action as the Associate Administrator deems necessary to overcome the effects to the discrimination.(2) Where a recipient is found to have discriminated against persons on the basis of disability in violation of section 504 or this part and where another recipient exercises control over the recipient that has discriminated, the Associate Administrator, where appropriate, may require either or both recipients to take remedial action.(3) The Associate Administrator may, where necessary to overcome the effects of discrimination in violation of section 504 or this part, require a recipient to take remedial action:(i) With respect to individuals with disabilities who are no longer participants in the recipient's program or activity but who were participants in the program or activity when such discrimination occurred; or(ii) With respect to individuals with disabilities who would have been participants in the program or activity had the discrimination not occurred; or(iii) With respect to individuals with disabilities presently in the program or activity, but not receiving full benefits or equal and integrated treatment within the program or activity.(b)Voluntary action. A recipient may take steps, in addition to any action that is required by this part, to overcome the effects of conditions that resulted in limited participation in the recipient's program or activity by qualified individuals with disabilities.(c)Self-evaluation.(1) A recipient shall, within 1 year of the effective date of this part; or within 1 year of first becoming a recipient: (i) Evaluate, with the assistance of interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, its current policies and practices and the effects thereof that do not or may not meet the requirements of this part;(ii) Modify, after consultation with interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, any policies and practices that do not meet the requirements of this part; and(iii) Take, after consultation with interested persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, appropriate remedial steps to eliminate the effects of any discrimination that resulted from adherence to these policies and practices.(2) A recipient that employs 15 or more persons shall, for at least 3 years, follow completion of the evaluation required under paragraph (c)(1) of this section, maintain on file, make available for public inspection, and provide to the Associate Administrator upon request:(i) A list of the interested persons consulted;(ii) A description of areas examined and any problems identified; and(iii) A description of any modifications made and of any remedial steps taken.51 FR 26862, July 28, 1986, as amended at 68 FR 51351 , Aug. 26, 2003; 81 FR 3711 , Jan. 22, 2016