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Built Environment Research StudyDepartment of Architecture, School of Architecture and Planning University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY To complete the surveys direct your internet browser to the research project's survey page and click on the survey links. For each survey, there is a link to a text version that may be more user-friendly for people who use screen reader software as well as a link to a graphic version that can be used by anyone. The three online surveys on "problematic activities in public buildings, on public streets and in residential environments" will continue collecting data until 2010. Initial analyses of the first 620 participants' responses are available on the "Built Environment Research Project" message board . Design features proposed to remedy several of the most problematic activities are currently being developed. These proposed designs will be featured in a second round of three online surveys on "design effectiveness in public buildings, on public streets and in residential environments" that is tentatively scheduled to be launched in November 2008.
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News report and legislative calendar
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Center for Personal Assistance Services (PAS)Provides research, training, dissemination and technical assistance on issues of personal assistance services (PAS) in the United States. Newsletter
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Providing public accountability and oversight to the nation's disaster prevention, response, relief and recovery systems through public monitoring and policy research. Here's an opportunity for members of the disability community to give input and take a pro-active action on the quality and level of needed services that are provided (or not provided) during and after an emergency/disaster. Web site
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An organization offering, among other services, assistance with discrimination, based on both Fair Housing and ADA law. Web site
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FEMA - Draft Document CPG-301 is the second of a series of guides being released by DHS/FEMA to provide comprehensive guidance on developing emergency plans. CPG-301 will remain an interim document while feedback on field experience with this guide is sought from emergency managers during 2008. Over the next several months, this will include a series of forums that will be held and an open comment period conducted prior to finalizing the document. Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301 For Special Needs Populations
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Providing disability advocates with news, information and commentary. Web site
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Report - Creating livable communities Web site
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Accessible housing advocacy Web site
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A non-profit agency offering, information, advocacy, outreach and
investigation to all persons with disabilities Web site
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A privately created website providing a detailed overview of how a person with a disability can negotiate the federal system (social security disability and SSI) and also find help with many questions that applicants typically have and to which they often have difficulty finding answers Web site
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Federal legislation action center
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A source of information on cerebral palsy and a pivotal advocate for the
rights of persons with any disability Web site
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How to file an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II (public entities) or Title III (public accommodations-private businesses) complaint. Web site
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