Notice CPD-00-10: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities to Non-Housing Programs funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Architectural Barriers Act

Description

The purpose of this Notice is to remind recipients of Federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program of their obligation to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, HUD's implementing regulations (24 CFR Part 8), the Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA) andits implementing regulations, (28 CFR Parts 35, 36), and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and its implementing regulations (24 CFR Parts 40, 41) in connection with recipients' non-housing programs.

This Notice describes key compliance elements for non-housing programs and facilities assisted under the CDBG programs. However, recipients should review the specific provisions of the ADA, Section 504, the ABA, and their implementing regulations in order to assure that their programs are administered in full compliance.

Resource Links

• Notice CPD-00-10: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities to Non-Housing Programs funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds - Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and Architectural Barriers Act (PDF)

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