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| 14.414 NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY BY PUBLIC ENTITIES |
| (Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title II. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in all programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to State and local public housing, and housing assistance and referral. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Investigation of Complaints. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Pertains to all programs, services, and regulatory activities relating to State and local government, public housing, and housing assistance and referral. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Individuals who believe they have been subjected to a Title II violation by a HUD-assisted recipient or a public entity involved in housing, housing assistance or housing referral may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Not applicable. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Complaints may be sent to any HUD Office or to the Department of Justice. |
| Award Procedure |
| None. |
| Deadlines |
| Complaints must be received within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. Complaints may be amended. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Not applicable. |
| Appeals |
| May request a review of HUD's findings. |
| Renewals |
| None. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| This program has no statutory formula. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| None. |
| Reports |
| None. |
| Audits |
| None. |
| Records |
| None. |
| Account Identification |
| 86-0143-0-1-999. |
| Obligations |
| (Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Not applicable. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| During Fiscal Year 2007, 305 complaints were received and four compliance reviews were conducted. HUD estimates that in Fiscal Year 2008, 288 complaints will be received and eight compliance reviews conducted. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (28 CFR Part 35). |
| Regional or Local Office |
| HUD Local Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal opportunity: Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Lynn Grosso, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, S.W., Room 5226, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-2904, Ext. 5361. E-mail: Lynn.M.Grosso@hud.gov. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.hud.gov/sec8.html |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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