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<h1>Let the Social Security Administration Know of Any Accessibility Problems</h1>
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<p>8/15/2011</p>
<p>Have you heard of any difficulties that people with disabilities have had in the recent past accessing Social Security offices and/or programs? If so, the Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to hear about them. Anyone may:</p>
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<li>register to submit a comment (by phone, relay or in person) in connection with two forthcoming meetings on SSA's compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that guarantees access to federal programs and offices,</li>
<li>file a formal complaint directly with SSA at <a class="accessibility-accessible" href="http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-437.pdf">Complaint</a>.</li>
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<p>This is an opportunity to relay to SSA any ongoing issues,so please respond if possible. Please share this announcement with any interested parties.</p>
<h2>Details</h2>
<p>The Social Security Administration will be hosting two Public Forums concerning its compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 on:</p>
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<li>Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - focusing on Social Security policies & facilities</li>
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<p>Deadline Monday, August 15, to register to provide a comment</p>
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<li>Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - focusing on information technology & communications.</li>
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<p>Deadline Tuesday, September 6 to register to provide a comment</p>
<p><strong>Time for both dates:</strong> 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT</p>
<p><strong>Location for both dates:</strong> Office of Disability Adjudication and Review</p>
<p>One Skyline Tower, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041.</p>
<p>These forums are part of Social Security's self-evaluation of its current policies and practices that support Section 504. Under this legislation, federal agencies are required to provide meaningful access to their programs, activities, and facilities for qualified persons with disabilities.</p>
<p>The following <a href="http://www.ssa.gov/webcontent/section504/section504FAQs.html">website</a> contains additional information about Section 504.</p>
<p>The forums will provide an opportunity for people to comment on Social Security's compliance with Section 504. SSA is particularly interested in comments from persons with disabilities, their family members, and those who work with, or advocate for, persons with disabilities. Opportunities will be available to provide comments in person, by telephone or by telephone relay service.</p>
<p>SSA will stream the forums live on the internet during the event and they will be available thereafter for public viewing at <a href="http://www.socialsecurity.gov/webcontent/section504/forums.html">Stream</a>.</p>
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