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Consistent with its mission of managing water and water-related resources, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is committed to serving diverse populations by ensuring that all facilities and areas managed by Reclamation or supported by Reclamation funding provide the highest level of accessibility to individuals with disabilities.  To comply with various legal mandates, Reclamation has developed and implemented a corporate approach to providing accessible opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 
 
Reclamation will systematically expand its efforts to assess all Reclamation facilities and programs to determine the degree to which they comply with the most current accessibility standards and regulations.  This effort includes evaluating existing and planned facilities, developing comprehensive action plans for eliminating barriers, developing procedures to assure compliance with Federal laws and Departmental policies, and taking action to eliminate these barriers through initiatives, such as those described below.

 Reclamation-wide Management Structure for Program Oversight, Coordination and Implementation

Bureau Level Accessibility Staff in the Civil Rights Office Regional Accessibility Coordinators Reclamation-wide Area Office Accessibility Staff in most areas
Achievable Goals for Accessibility

• Incorporate accessibility into all Bureau activities, programs and facilities
• Increase management and employee awareness of people with disabilities and accessibility issues
• Establish clear and reasonable business practices for meeting accessibility requirements
  • Goals for completion of evaluations, action plans and retrofit scheduling
  • Implementation of accountability measures for meeting responsibilities

Design Criteria and Standards to Determine Compliance

• Accessibility in Federally Conducted Reclamation Programs Directive and Standard, CRM03-01
• Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and DOJ Resolution 93-07 (PDF 150KB)
• Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guideline (ADAAG)
• Americans with Disabilities Act & Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAABAAG)
• Section 508

The CRD Quicklist provides many resources for individuals with disabilities, families, friends and managers. Here are additional resources:

• Disability Advocate Organizations - a partial list of organization that support accessibility or disability rights
• Etiquette Tips is a useful guide in communicating and working with people with disabilities
• U. S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) - the agency responsible for researching, desiging, and maintaining design critiera for accessibility
• EEOC Q&A about Promoting Employment of Individuals in the Federal Workforce - a new document that provides extensive information about employing individuals with disabilities

Last Update: February 3, 2010 1:36 PM