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Re: AHS: Last Call for 2013 Module Suggestions

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From: eif [mailto:drikungforwards@verizon.net]

Dear Dav,

For 2 modules- Neighborhoods and Walkability and also Disaster Planning- please consider bringing architectural access into the data collection. Until the real on-the-ground needs of Americans with DisAbilities are integrated into national policy making, we're going to continue to only have segregated housing, economic, social and cultural options; and continue to be called "shut-ins" instead of people:

re: Neighborhoods and Walkability, and also Disaster Planning:

  • Description of Area Within 300 Feet
    • Accessible pedestrian routes. All elements defined as "walkable;" and any programs touting "transit-oriented" objectives must provide accessible pedestrian rights-of-ways (PROW). To be minimally usable, these pedestrian routes must be compliant with Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS if Federally-funded; and, DOJ 2010 Accessibility Standards if privately funded).

What is the condition of the sidewalks and curb cuts within 300 feet of "your_the "home_mobile_building?

  1. cracked sidewalks, no curb cuts
  2. sidewalks, curb cuts unusable- in need of major repairs
  3. satisfactory, sidewalks are level and smooth from crosswalk to crosswalk
  4. don't know

    if possible, the American Housing indicators can also integrate some modest accessibility indicators for starters, such as:

    • For multi-unit structures:
      • External building conditions:
        • primary entrance not accessible
        • exterior ramp in bad repair or noncompliant with DOJ 2010 Standards for Accessible Design and UFAS
    • For Housing and Neighborhood Quality:
      • Selected amenities
        • Accessible entrance
        • Accessible additions (porch, deck, balcony, patio, dining room, recreation rooms and elements, other rooms)
      • Selected Deficiencies:
        • Crumbled or noncompliant entrance route.The accessible routes, including ramps, leading to any entrances or common-use elements within the site must be code-compliant according to UFAS or DOJ 2010 Accessibility Standards, and must be maintained in usable condition.
        • Appliance controls not within accessible reach ranges. All tenant-controlled switches, controls, levers, etc. including for air-conditioning and heating appliances and controls, must be within reach ranges as defined by UFAS or DOJ 2010 Accessibility Standards.

I greatly appreciate your work.

Eileen Feldman
Eileen Feldman
Community Access Project, Somerville
http://www.slideshare.net/eilily
CAPSom@verizon.net
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