The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has strict mandates on requirements for all newly constructed or altered Federally-funded housing developments.  Dwelling units must be constructed in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), or a standard that is equivalent or more stringent. ADA, Inc. will provide an in-depth look at Section 504 and UFAS regulations, as they relate to Federally-funded housing for people with disabilities.  This program will address housing providers’ regulatory obligations for ensuring   that their properties are accessible to, and usable by, people with disabilities from both a public and tenant perspective.  

 

Areas to be discussed include: 

 

Part 1 - Program Access

 

·          History of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504)

·          Program access

·          Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

·          Population served under Section 504

·          Reasonable accommodations

·          Effective communication

 

 

 Part 2 – Design Requirements

 

·          An understanding of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS)

·          Who enforces the UFAS guidelines

·          How is the UFAS organized

·          Have there been any changes to the UFAS

·          How can I tell if I have a current edition of the UFAS

·          Applying the UFAS to new construction and alteration projects

 

 

 

Continuing Education Series

 

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