[NABS-L] Fwd: [NFB-LGBT] Policy Recommendations and Advice for ADA Title II Compliance

[Elizabeth Sprecher]



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> From: Sanho Steele-Louchart via NFB-LGBT <nfb-lgbt at nfbnet.org>
> Date: May 19, 2023 at 7:40:13 PM CDT
> To: NFB LGBT Group List <nfb-lgbt at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Sanho Steele-Louchart <sanho817 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-LGBT] Policy Recommendations and Advice for ADA Title II Compliance
> Reply-To: NFB LGBT Group List <nfb-lgbt at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Justice,
> 
> I'll answer when I have more time in the morning, but you might
> consider posting this on the blindlaw list.
> 
> Sanho
> 
> On 5/19/23, justice chukwu via NFB-LGBT <nfb-lgbt at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello All!
>> Trust this finds you well!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I’m conducting research on ADA Title II compliance for law enforcement like
>> the police. Title II mandates state and local government agencies to ensure
>> equal access for persons with all disabilities. Failure to comply will
>> amount to discrimination and attract legal consequences. The equal access
>> must be on all their products, services, programs, events, and information.
>> Based on what you think or know, and based on your experience and that of
>> others:
>> 
>> 1.       If you were an ADA coordinator, or a volunteer, what is your idea
>> on how an organization can ensure access to their programs and services?
>> Please provide a step-by-step process if you can.
>> 
>> 2.       What training areas or topics would you recommend for newly
>> employed officers and staff, in line with ADA Title II, disability equity
>> and intersectionality of other historically marginalized groups?
>> 
>> 3.       What factors should be considered in order to make website and
>> other information accessible?
>> 
>> 4.       What areas, or policy recommendations do you have on how an
>> organization can take the lead on the push for access, and what factors
>> should be considered when informing policies and procedures?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Please feel free to share these questions. I’d appreciate as diverse
>> perspectives as possible. Also, feel free to provide answers to questions
>> or a part of which you are comfortable with. If you have articles to back
>> your answers, please let me know. If you do not have any articles, still no
>> worries. Your answers are well appreciated. Deadline is May 23 2023 – 4:59
>> PM.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Justice
> 
> 
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> He/Him
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