ACCESS ANDREWS CONSULTING : Mission Statement
Accessibility First - to reduce construction and renovation costs up front, eliminate litigation, solve accessibility problems and maximize accessibility for people with disabilities in all planned or new properties and buildings and existing properties and buildings.
My name is Jim Andrews, CPM®. PHM.
I am a nationally recognized expert in assisting property owners, developers, architects, attorneys and people with disabilities with accessibility issues over the past 40 years.
An associate member of Access-Andrews Consulting LLC is Gordon Stewart, AIA, who has extensive experience in designing housing and other major projects, nationwide, for accessibility compliance. Also a member is Terrence Andrews, Accessibility Compliance Professional. Terrence has extensive inspection and solutions experience.
The services we provide address design and accommodation requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 including each Act's design standard and regulation; considering sometimes overlapping, confusing and changing requirements.
If you have any need for architectural plan reviews or property inspections for compliance, advice or guidance on accessibility, then you have come to the right place. View the firm's experience, accomplishments and client examples by clicking on the "About Access Andrews" area. If you are interested in our services, you may contact the firm by phone (9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m., EST or leave message) or email - see the "Contact Us" area. |
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Click "Save a copy" when it opens in a new browser window to save it to your computer.
Download a copy of the DOJ/HUD Q & A Memo by clicking here. |
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This is a Certification of need for reasonable accommodation or structural modification. It is to be completed by a qualified medical provider.
Download from the link below or just read the Certificate below. If printing the document for use download and save to your computer.
Reasonable_accommodation_certification_by_medical_provider.pdf
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PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY
EXAMPLES OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION METHODS
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The following list of reasonable accommodation methods are examples of modifications that may constitute reasonable accommodations for individual PHA residents. These accommodations may not necessarily be "reasonable" for all individuals. In addition, each accommodation may not be available to every resident in every unit and/or in every development.
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DRAFT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY
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DRAFT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Note: Access Andrews Consulting LLC 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.
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PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY (Example)
REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Note: Access-Andrews Consulting can modify this form and others in this section to fit any housing situation, whether public or private or a combination of Federal and other funded properties.
You may utilize this form to request that the Public Housing Authority (PHA) provide a reasonable accommodation to you, or any member of your household who has a disability, so that you or a member of your household may utilize your residence, or any of the PHA's facilities, programs or services.
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Provided here is HUD's procedures for a Housing Choice Voucher landlord to obtain compensation for accessibility modifications to a unit. This does not result in increased rent for the tenant or applicant for a unit. For assistance on this, contact Access Andrews Consulting.
Vouchers - Increase Rent for Accessibility: HUD Notice April 13, 2010
Clink the Link above, the pdf file will open in a new window where you can print it or save it to your computer. |
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Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing
Subject: Non-Discrimination and Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Use the link below to Download the notice
HUD Accessibility Notice - July 26th, 2010.pdf {mosimage} |
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This is the current Department Housing & Urban Development accessibility notice.
Accessibility Notice: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Fair Housing Act and their applicability to housing programs funded by the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant Program
Download the Notice below.
HUD_accessibility_notice_cpd-0-09
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Saturday, 01 January 2011 |
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Use the link below to read or download the document Business Profits from ADA Compliance.
Note:This file is quite large 3.6meg
Business Profits from ADA Compliance |
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