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Page 1 of 5 DRAFT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY | PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY DRAFT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES Note: Access - Andrews Consulting can modify this policy to fit any housing situation, whether public or private or a combination of Federal and other funded properties. A formal policy is not required for occupants or applicants of housing, however, having one will ensure consistency, organization wide, in serving people with disabilities. Such a policy can also be invaluable in defending related claims, lawsuits or government findings. Use of the accompanying forms and this policy will also decrease abuses of reasonable accommodation requests. |
POLICY STATEMENT PHA is committed to ensuring that its policies and procedures do not deny individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in, or benefit from, nor otherwise discriminate against individuals with disabilities, on the basis of disability, in connection with the operations of PHA’s programs, services and activities. Therefore, if an individual with a disability requires an accommodation such as an accessible feature or modification to a PHA policy, PHA will provide such accommodation unless doing so would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the program; or an undue financial and administrative burden. In such a case, the PHA will make another accommodation that would not result in a financial or administrative burden. A reasonable accommodation is a change, modification, alteration or adaptation in policy, procedure, practice, program, or facility that provides a qualified individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in, or benefit from, a program (housing or non-housing) or activity. PHA will post a copy of this Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedures in the Central Administrative Offices located in ____________; the Regional Offices of the PHA; the offices of PHA’s private management companies; and, the management office in each public housing development. In addition, individuals may obtain a copy of this Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedures, upon request, from the PHA’s Section 504/ADA Coordinator. LEGAL AUTHORITY The PHA is subject to Federal civil rights laws and regulations. This Reasonable Accommodation Policy is based on the following statutes or regulations. See Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504); Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); the Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended (Fair Housing Act); the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, and the respective implementing regulations for each Act.
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