In announcing its planned overhaul, HUD acknowledged that its existing Section 504 rules need to be updated to address emerging issues and solicited comments on a variety of questions about the current Section 504 rules and how they should be revised. These include, among others, questions about whether the current definition of an “individual with disabilities” should be changed; whether the current new construction rules, requiring 5% of units be mobility-accessible and 2% of units be visual- and hearing-accessible, adequately meet the needs of persons with disabilities; and whether the accessibility needs of persons receiving housing choice vouches and other tenant-based assistance are being met.

This webinar will cover many of these proposed rule changes. These include:

• Revisions to the definition of “individuals with disabilities” to be consistent with the ADA Amendment Acts of 2008 and DOJ’s Title II ADA regulations.
• Examples of direct and indirect discrimination against those with mental or physical disabilities in securing affordable housing.
• Auxiliary Aids and Services in Housing and Community Development Programs and Activities. Revisions to the definition of “individuals with disabilities” to be consistent with the ADA Amendment Acts of 2008 and DOJ’s Title II ADA regulations.504

Webinar Agenda

This webinar will cover all 13 proposed rule changes. HUD is still accepting comments from the public as to how the rule changes will affect the properties.

Webinar Highlights

• The definition of “individual with disabilities”
• Prohibitions on discrimination and include examples of discriminator
• Ensure effective communication with applicants
• Newly constructed housing and non-housing facilities be designed and constructed to be readily accessible.
• Vouche Tenant-based
• One Federal accessibility law and architectural standard
• Deeming Notice
• Administering the Nation's federally assisted housing programs
• Considering how advances in the design and construction field impact accessible housing developments
• Reasonable accommodation
• Two types of investigations under its Section 504

Who Should Attend?

• Property owners
• Property managers
• Leasing agents
• Builders
• Developers
• Realtors
• Housing Authorities