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Understanding the USDA Rural Development’s Three-Year Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Requirement
USDA Rural Development (RD) requires property owners receiving federal funding to conduct self-evaluations and create transition plans every three years to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This is part of the broader effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Explaining ADA, Fair Housing, and Section 504 Regulations
According to HUD, “most entities are subject to more than one federal accessibility law and architectural standard in the operation of their housing services, programs, and activities.” Lumina Compliance explains Accessibility laws and talks about why a Physical Accessibility Inspection might be beneficial to multifamily properties.
Happy Birthday, America!
Happy July 4th from Lumina Compliance. As you celebrate with family and friends, join us in reflecting on three reasons to be thankful. We are thankful for the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Amendments Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Read why we’re thankful for these protections on our blog.
Why do we need an Accessibility Inspection in the first place?
Lumina Compliance’s team has now done more than 15,000 Physical Inspections. We can do an Accessibility Inspection for you too to make sure you are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.