- (a) The hearing official shall determine the location of the hearing or whether it is appropriate to conduct the hearing by telecommunication as provided in §357.15 of this title (relating to Telecommunication). In making this determination, the hearing official will consider the location of the individual.
- (b) The operating agency shall provide any reasonable accommodation for disclosed disabilities. Requests for any reasonable accommodation should be made in writing to the hearing official at least three days prior to the hearing date.
- (c) The operating agency shall provide suitable interpretation for individuals with limited English proficiency. Requests for an interpreter should be made in writing to the hearing official at least three days prior to the hearing date.
Source Note:The provisions of this §357.13 adopted to be effective March 31, 1999, 24 TexReg 2293.