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Section 5. Increasing Access for People with Physical Disabilities

What do we mean by increasing access?

___Changing attitudes within our organization or initiative

___Changing the way we communicate with others

___Changing physical things, such as the structure of the spaces we use and the formats in which we present information

Why should you make your organization or initiative more accessible?

___It's simply the right thing to do

___Makes for a larger pool of potential volunteers, members, and staff

___Increase diversity in your initiative or organization

___Makes it possible for more people to make use of any services or programs you provide

When should you make your organization or initiative more accessible?

___With the advent of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it's also the law

___When you are looking to increase your numbers of volunteers, members, or staff.

___When you are thinking about new spaces

___When you're planning a conference, retreat, or some other special gathering

Who can help you increase access?

___Local Independent Living Centers (ILC's)

___Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTAC)

___Attorneys

___People with disabilities in your community

How do you go about increasing access?

___Change attitudes within your organization or initiative

___Change the way you communicate with regard to disabilities

___Change the physical structure of the spaces we use and make information available in alternative formats