Resources – Access Compliance Survey

CASp – Certified Access Specialist Program Provides information on CASp certification
http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Access/casp.htm

ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
http://www.ada.gov

Title II Publicly Owned Facilities
Regulations: http://www.ada.gov/reg2.html
Technical Assistance Manual: http://www.ada.gov/taman2.html

Title III Privately Owned Facilities
Regulations: http://www.ada.gov/reg3a.html
Technical Assistance Manual: http://www.ada.gov/taman3.html

ADAAG – Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
http://www.access-board.gov/gs.htm

DSA – Division of the State Architect develops and maintains the accessibility standards and codes utilized in public and private buildings throughout California
http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Access/ud_accessmanual.htm

US Access Board
Offers technical assistance on the ADA accessibility guidelines http://www.access-board.gov/

Disability.gov
Provides access to comprehensive disability-related information and resources http://www.disability.gov/

Fair Housing Guidelines
Provides builders and developers with technical guidance, on how to comply with the specific accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/fhefhag.cfm

Fair Housing Accessibility First
Provides resources to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act http://www.fairhousingfirst.org/

EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. http://www.eeoc.gov/

CALBO – California Building Officials is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting public health and safety in building construction through responsible legislation, education, and building code development. http://www.calbo.org/

ICC – International Code Council develops the codes and standards used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx

Center of Universal Design
Provides information and technical assistance that; evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/

Assistance Dogs International
Coalition of not for profit organizations that train and place Assistance Dogs.http://www.assistancedogsinternational.org

Home Modifications to Promote Independent Living https://www.disability.gov/resource/home-modifications-to-promote-independent-living/

Disability Accommodation Cost Guide http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/disability-accommodation/

Home Safety for People with Disabilities http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/disabilities

Guide to Traveling for the Disabled http://www.luggagepros.com/travel/guide-to-traveling-for-the-disabled.shtml

Disability.gov’s Guide to Transportation https://www.disability.gov/resource/disability-govs-guide-transportation/

Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/pa.html

Chronic Pain Relief with Swimming Exercises http://blog.intheswim.com/chronic-pain-relief-with-swimming-exercises/

Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/obesity/stay-active-with-a-disability-quick-tips

Personal Finance Guide for People with Disabilities http://www.calculators.org/savings/people-with-disabilities.php ABLEDATA

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