What requirements does Section 504 impose on new construction or alteration of existing non-housing facilities operated by a recipient of federal financial assistance?
New non-housing facilities constructed by recipients of federal financial assistance must be designed and constructed to be readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Alterations to existing facilities must, to the maximum extent feasible, be made accessible to ensure that such facilities are readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. [24 CFR 8.21(a) and (b).] In addition, each existing non-housing program or facility must be operated so that, when viewed in its entirety, the program or activity is readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. [24 CFR 8.21(c).] For example, a newly constructed day-care center that is provided for use by residents of a housing project, must meet the design and construction requirements of the UFAS. In addition, once the facility is completed, it would, of course, have to be operated in a non-discriminatory manner.
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