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 Vending Machines Computer Stations

Tax Incentives Tax Incentives for Improving Accessibility available 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Disability & Culture

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!