This project focuses on identifying and analyzing legal capacity barriers in federally regulated services. It will involve people with disabilities, families, legal experts, and industry representatives to gather lived experiences and insights. Findings will inform future accessibility standards by highlighting systemic issues, recommending solutions, and sharing best practices.
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This study will identify best practices for removing barriers and increasing access for people who are blind or partially sighted. It will also identify how people with other types of disabilities may have needs that conflict with the needs of those who are blind or partially sighted. It will find ways to reduce these conflicts.
This study will identify the barriers to creating physically accessible housing. It will also explore how to remove barriers that hinder the construction of accessible housing.
People with various communication disabilities face barriers when accessing federal services. This study will gather information on these barriers. It will also gather information on accommodation requirements. The goal will be to use this data to inform future standard development.
The Deafblind community faces barriers to accessibility. This study will develop best practices for designing services that remove and prevent these barriers.
