How can a recipient ensure that its existing housing or non-housing program meets the program accessibility provisions of the Section 504 regulations?
Here are some examples: · To the maximum extent feasible, distribute accessible units throughout projects and sites, and make them available in a sufficient range of sizes and amenities so as not to limit choice. · Adopt suitable means to assure that information regarding the availability of accessible units reaches eligible individuals with disabilities. Recipients must also take reasonable non-discriminatory steps to maximize use of such units by eligible individuals. · When an accessible unit becomes vacant, before offering the unit to an individual without a disability, offer the unit: first, to a current occupant of the project requiring the unit’s accessibility features; and second, to an eligible qualified applicant on the waiting list requiring the accessibility features. · When an applicant or tenant requires an accessible feature or policy modification to accommodate a disability, a federally assisted housing provider must provide the feature or policy modification unless doi
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