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5.4. FOD Review and Oversight. Upon receipt of any facility notification related to the <br />identification or accommodation of a detainee with a communication or mobility <br />impairment, or to the denial of a requested accommodation, the FOD or his or her <br />supervisory -level designee will review the information provided by the facility, and take <br />appropriate action as outlined below. <br />1) Ensure relevant ERO Field Office staff is aware of the detainee with an impairment or <br />disability and the need for any accommodations necessary for ERO's interactions <br />with the detainee, including in verbal and written communications, transfer, release, <br />and removal. <br />2) Within 48 hours of the notification from the facility, the FOD will notify ERO HQ <br />and the EDAC. <br />3) Within 14 calendar days of the notification from the facility, the FOD will inform the <br />EDAC of any discretionary action he or she has taken in response to the notification. <br />Such discretionary action may include, but is not limited to: <br />a) Consulting with the EDAC for a coordinated response and review of the <br />information provided, including the sufficiency of accommodations; <br />b) Consulting with the facility administrator on the need for any additional <br />accommodations; <br />c) Consulting with the IHSC Health Services Administrator (HSA) at IHSC staffed <br />facilities, and with the IHSC Field Medical Coordinator (FMC) at non-IHSC <br />staffed facilities, as needed; <br />d) Engaging with the detainee, and observing the efficacy of accommodations that <br />have been provided; <br />e) Determining whether a transfer to another facility is a preferable option, following <br />the procedures and guidelines included in ICE Policy No. 11022.1: Detainee <br />Transfers (Jan. 4, 2012); and <br />f) Consistent with requirements of mandatory detention, public safety, and other <br />immigration enforcement considerations, considering release from custody. <br />5.5. ERO HQ Coordinated Review and Response. The EDAC and other ERO HQ <br />personnel designated by the EAD will review all notifications received from FODs or <br />their supervisory -level designees regarding facility decisions to deny requests for <br />accommodations, detainees identified as having mobility or communication impairments, <br />and any requests from. facilities, IHSC, or FODs for additional assistance. <br />Assessment and Accommodations for Detainees with Disabilities <br />