Guide to Achieving Fundamental Elements of Accessibility

Keywords / Description:

This guide was developed for domestic violence and sexual assault centers and the guidelines for making services, buildings and personnel accessible to people with disabilities could be applied to a variety of business and organizations. The guide provides a rationale for why each fundamental element of accessibility is necessary and includes lists of organizations that could help with achieving the elements listed.

Toolkit:

Health Equity and Social Justice Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Access to Care, Best Practice, Community Design, Disability, Environmental Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Minority, Quality Improvement, Violence, Vulnerable Populations, Workforce Competency

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

North Carolina Office on Disability and Health

Submitted:

07/29/2010

Modified:

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