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Chapter 1: Accessibility and Assistive Technology
Section 1: Accessibility Information and Technical Assistance
Adaptive Environments Center, Inc.
Barrier Free Environments, Inc
374 Congress St., Ste. 301
Boston,
MA
02210
617-695-1225 Voice/TTY
617-482-8099 Fax
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/checkweb.htm
The Checklist can be downloaded in PDF or Text from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Fire Safety Solutions for People with Disabilities
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater,
OK
74078
888-885-5588 Toll Free V/TDD
405-744-9748 Voice
405-744-2487 Fax
www.ok.gov/abletech/Fire_Safety/
Fire Safety Solutions for People with Disabilities," is designed to distribute and install free smoke alarms, as well as provide Fire Safety messages to Oklahomans with disabilities. Fire Protection Publications and Oklahoma ABLE Tech, both at Oklahoma State University, have created a partnership to provide specific fire safety messages to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind/low vision, or mobility impaired. This program will also serve as an important example to other states so they have a model to establish their own smoke alarm distribution program for people with disabilities.
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
1205 15th St., N.W.
Washington,
DC
20005
800-368-5242 Toll Free
202-266-8200 Voice
202-266-8400 Fax
Federal laws like the Fair Housing Act require certain new housing to be accessible and usable by people with disabilities. State and local jurisdictions often have additional requirements and consumers are becoming more interested in accessible or universal design. NAHB plays an active role in developing residential accessibility standards and in advancing housing accessibility. Direct link: www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=22.
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
801 18th St., N.W.
Washington,
DC
20006
800-242-8200 Toll Free
800-795-4327 Toll Free TTY
Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with spinal cord injury/disorders (SCI/D) as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs and disability rights.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
1700 N. Moore St., Ste. 1540
Arlington,
VA
22209-1903
703-524-6686 Voice
703-524-6639 TTY
RESNA Technical Assistance Project provides technical assistance to state assistive tech projects authorized and funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998. Advises projects regarding advocacy, program management, universal design issues, state procurement actions and funding of assistive technology.
Credentialing Program provides assistive technology practitioner certificate for service providers primarily involved in analysis of a consumer's needs and training in use of a particular device.
The assistive technology supplier certificate is for service providers involved in the sale and service of commercially available devices.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 7th St., S.W.
Washington,
DC
20410
202-708-1112 Voice
202-708-0980 Voice
202-708-1455 TTY
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity webpage is designed to answer frequently asked questions on the housing rights of people with disabilities and the responsibilities of housing providers and building and design professionals under federal law. Direct link: www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/index.cfm.
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington,
DC
20210
866-633-7365 Toll Free
877-889-5627 Toll Free TTY
202-693-7888 Fax
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. A collaborative effort among twenty-two federal agencies, DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities.
United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Blvd.
Jackson Heights,
NY
11370
800-404-2898 Toll Free
718-803-3782 Voice
718-803-0414 Fax
info@unitedspinal.org
www.unitedspinal.org
United Spinal Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization. Their mission is to provide expertise, create access to resources and strengthen hope thereby enabling people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) to fulfill their potential as active members of their communities.
United States Access Board
1331 F St., N.W. Ste. 1000
Washington,
DC
20004
800-872-2253 Toll Free
202-272-0080 Voice
info@access-board.gov
www.access-board.gov
The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design. The Board develops and maintains design criteria for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment and for electronic and information technology. It also provides technical assistance and training on these requirements and on accessible design and continues to enforce accessibility standards that cover federally funded facilities.
The board does research on accessibility and develops accessibility standards and guidelines. The Board has a technical assistance hot line and many publications available online, by mail or fax. Publications include topics on general information, facilities information, public right aways, transportation, communications and research. Follow this link to the board's publications list, www.access-board.gov/pubs.htm
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