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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.

Section 504 states that the design, construction or alteration of buildings in conformance with §§ 3-8 of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), Appendix A to 24 C.F.R. § 40, shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of 24 C.F.R. §§ 8.21; 8.22; 8.23 and 8.25. However, the UFAS citations noted below are provided as a reference to assist in providing a reasonable accommodation and are not intended to govern every request for a modification. In order to meet the individual’s specific disability-related need(s), the PHA may need to deviate from the UFAS. In addition, the reference to a UFAS section does not require all elements in that section to be made accessible. Rather, only the specific reasonable accommodation item requested is required to be accessible per the needs of the individual requesting the reasonable accommodation.

However, some modifications may not be structurally feasible in all units or all developments; in addition, some modifications may represent an undue financial and administrative burden. In such situations, the requirement to provide a reasonable accommodation is not alleviated, but must be provided by some other means such as transferring a family with a disabled member to a unit/development where the reasonable accommodation can be provided; or, offering a Housing Choice Voucher if such a unit would address the reasonable accommodation(s) requested. Nevertheless, PHA will work with each qualified resident with a disability who requests a reasonable accommodation in order to identify a reasonable, effective and appropriate accommodation.

Common Areas -

• Add edge protection to ramps and ramp landings with drop-offs
• Widen doors
• Provide accessible, lever-type door hardware
• Re-hang door to lay flat against a wall when opened
• Re-hang door to swing outward instead of into the accessible space
• Provide accessible or adjustable closet rods and shelves
• Provide lever faucets in public restrooms
• Provide grab bars in public restrooms
• Provide accessible toilets in public restrooms
• Lower mirrors in public restrooms
• Provide extra electrical outlets for TDD/TTY equipment
• Provide heavier electrical circuits to accommodate higher wattage bulbs for individuals with visual impairments
• Provide visual alarms for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Provide accessible cabinets and countertops in public kitchens
• Provide accessible appliances [i.e., refrigerator, oven, stove] in public kitchens

Elevators -

• Elevators shall be located on an accessible route
• Residential or fully enclosed wheelchair lifts may be used, when appropriate, and when approved by local administrative authorities. See UFAS §§ 4.10.1; 4.11

Building Entrances and Accessible Routes -

• Accessible signage;
• Add edge protection to ramps and ramp landings with drop-offs
• Widen doors
• Provide accessible, lever-type door hardware
• Re-hang door to lay flat against a wall when opened
• Re-hang door to swing outward instead of into the accessible space
• Add or adjust door closures
• Provide lever faucets in public restrooms
• Provide grab bars in public restrooms
• Provide accessible toilets in public restrooms
• Lower mirrors in public restrooms
• Provide extra electrical outlets for TDD/TTY equipment
• Provide heavier electrical circuits to accommodate higher wattage bulbs for individuals with visual impairments
• Provide visual alarms for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Providing contrasting paint on doors, around doorways, at windows, baseboards and/or stairs/risers for individuals with visual impairments
• Provide an accessible route into a building