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Development and Application of the Fair Housing Act Design Standards
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– An overview of various accessible housing standards and guidelines
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– Covering the laws and regulations that govern accessibility
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– Defining the types of housing addressed by ADA/ABA, ANSI, and FHA
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– Addressing housing discrimination towards individuals with disabilities and what’s prohibited by FHA
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– Reviewing Safe Harbors
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FHA Requirement 1: Accessible Building Entrance on an Accessible Route
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– Site arrival points
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– Parking
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– Planning and elevation
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– Protecting exterior path of travel
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– Accessible entrances and gates
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FHA Requirement 2: Accessible and Usable Public and Common Use Areas
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– Exterior public spaces and amenities
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– Interior common use areas and amenities
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– Examples like lobbies, fitness centers, recreational areas, mail kiosks, technology centers, restrooms, drinking fountains, swimming pools, grilling areas, and pet waste stations
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– Parking requirements at each amenity
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FHA Requirements 3, 4, & 5
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– Usable doors: main entry, secondary, and closets
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– Accessible routes into and through covered units
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– Technical requirements for route widths and level changes
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– Reach ranges for light switches, outlets, thermostats, etc.
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