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AREA #6: WRITTEN AND AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS A review of selected county written and audio-visual materials was conducted and that review determined that individuals with disabilities were not portrayed in an offensive or demeaning manner. The county materials that were reviewed were the annual budget, volumes I and II of the code of ordinances, job application forms, administrative policy manual, Youth Guidance promotional video, bulletin board information, job postings, solid waste recycling literature, recreational opportunities listing, among others. Additional materials will continue to be reviewed to ensure that disabled individuals are portrayed fairly and with dignity. AREA #7: HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMS The county currently does not operate any historical preservation structures. However, if the county does operate such structures in the future, it would make reasonable accommodations to provide access to disabled individuals taking into consideration ADA, the Florida Accessibility Requirements Manual, and the county -enforced building code. AREA Us. PROGRAM ALTERATION AND UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN If the county staff believes that a requested action to accommodate a disabled individual would fundamentally alter the nature of the county program, activity, or service, or would result in an undue financial or administrative burden, the county may not be required to take such action. However, the burden of proving such hardship is on the county. In that case, the County Administrator will have the responsibility of reviewing the requested action and determining if that action would result in a fundamental alteration of the program or create an undue financial or administrative burden for the county. This written determination will be made in a timely and expeditious manner and could be appealed to the Board who will make the final decision without further right to administrative appeal. Nevertheless, the county must ensure that disabled individuals receive county benefits and services afforded to all others. AREA #9: ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Individuals with mobility impairments will have access to public meetings either personally with general assistance provided by county staffers or by other methods. Upon request, the county will provide tape recordings or written materials such as minutes of any public meeting. If the county decides to televise the weekly Board meetings on the two cable television government access channels (TCI and Falcon franchise areas) , closed caption format will be explored to ensure that mobility and hearing impaired individuals have access to public meetings. AREA #10: EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES County staff has reviewed its employment practices as embodied in the