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Assuring Access

Assuring Access. Access to the Facility Accessible route from public transportation Parking Entrances. Access within the Facility Elevators Hallways and Doorways Signage. Access to the Restrooms Stalls Sinks Others…. Access to the ancillary services Telephones Water fountains

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Assuring Access

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  1. Assuring Access

  2. Access to the Facility • Accessible route from public transportation • Parking • Entrances

  3. Access within the Facility • Elevators • Hallways and Doorways • Signage

  4. Access to the Restrooms • Stalls • Sinks • Others….

  5. Access to the ancillary services • Telephones • Water fountains • Vending Machines • Computer Stations

  6. Tax Incentives • Tax Incentives for Improving Accessibilityavailable in Spanish / Español) www.ada.gov/taxpack.htm • disabled access credit available for small businesses • tax deduction available for businesses of any size to help offset some of the costs of improving accessibility for customers or employees with disabilities.

  7. Still Have Questions? Contact us at • By telephone • 800-949-4232 V/TTY • By internet • www.adata.org

  8. Beyond Physical Access • Programmatic Accessibility • Language & Etiquette • Asking About Disability • Intersection between Culture & Disability • Resources

  9. Programmatic Access • Accessible Formats -Large Print -Braille -Audio Cassette -Disk or CD • Accommodations -Note-takers -Interpreters -Quiet Rooms

  10. Language & Etiquette • Most Common Things to Remember: -Speak Directly to the Individual -Don’t Focus on the Disability -Don’t Make Assumptions -If Unsure, Ask Questions -It is Alright to Make Mistakes

  11. Asking About Disability Considerations: • Self-disclosure is not necessary • Reason for asking is to help the person • Collect only relevant information • Keep Confidential

  12. Disability & Culture

  13. More Resources • EQUITY e-newsletter http://www.wid.org/equity • Independent Living Centers http://www.virtualcil.net/cils/ http://www.ilru.org/jump1.htm • Access to Assets Technical Assistance Hotline: 1-866-723-1201 Toll-Free!

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