The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced its intention to update its existing Section 504 rules in response to emerging issues. They are seeking feedback on various aspects of the current rules and their potential revisions. This includes inquiries about whether changes are needed in the definition of "individual with disabilities," the sufficiency of the current new construction rules (mandating 5% mobility-accessible and 2% visual and hearing accessible units) for addressing the needs of people with disabilities, and whether the accessibility requirements of individuals receiving housing choice vouchers and tenant-based assistance are currently being adequately fulfilled.
This webinar by industry expert Paul Flogstad will cover many of these proposed rule changes. These include:
- Revisions to the definition of “individuals with disabilities” to be consistent with the ADA Amendment Acts of 2008 and DOJ’s Title II ADA regulations.
- Examples of direct and indirect discrimination against those with mental or physical disabilities in securing affordable housing.
- Auxiliary Aids and Services in Housing and Community Development Programs and Activities. Revisions to the definition of “individuals with disabilities” to be consistent with the ADA Amendment Acts of 2008 and DOJ’s Title II ADA regulations 504
Webinar Agenda
This webinar will cover all 13 proposed rule changes. HUD is still accepting comments from the public as to how the rule changes will affect the properties.
Webinar Highlights
- The definition of “individual with disabilities”
- Prohibitions on discrimination and include examples of discriminator
- Ensure effective communication with applicants
- Newly constructed housing and non-housing facilities be designed and constructed to be readily accessible.
- Voucher Tenant-based
- One Federal accessibility law and architectural standard
- Deeming Notice
- Administering the Nation's federally assisted housing programs
- Considering how advances in the design and construction field impact accessible housing developments
- Reasonable accommodation
- Two types of investigations under its Section 504
Who Should Attend
- Property owners
- Property managers
- Leasing agents
- Builders
- Developers
- Realtors
- Housing Authorities
