[Federal Register: April 8, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 68)] [Notices] [Page 15472-15473] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Availability SUMMARY: The Department announces the availability of a draft document entitled ``Report on the Section 504 Self-Evaluation'' (Self- evaluation), conducted by the Department of Education under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794). The Self-evaluation contains (1) an evaluation of the accessibility of the Department's programs, activities, and facilities to persons with disabilities; (2) recommendations for improving the accessibility of the Department; and (3) summaries of the self-evaluations conducted by each principal office of the Department. DATES: Comments on the Self-evaluation must be received on or before April 29, 1996. ADDRESSES: All comments (oral or written) concerning and all requests for copies of the Self-evaluation should be addressed to Eunice Fiorito, U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 3316, Mary E. Switzer Building, Washington D.C. 20202-2500. Telephone number: (202) 205-8355. FAX: (202) 205-9252. Internet: [[Page 15473]] Eunice__Fiorito@ed.gov Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the TDD number at (202) 205-5465. The Self- evaluation is available in alternative formats upon request. A copy of the Self-evaluation report is available in the Department's Public Reading Room located in Federal Office Building 10B in Washington D.C. The Self-evaluation may also be obtained by accessing the Internet Gopher Server at gopher.ed.gov (under Announcements, Bulletins and Press Releases, select Invitations for Public Comment) and on the World Wide Web (at http://www.ed.gov/comments/504Rpt/). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eunice Fiorito. Telephone: (202) 205- 8355. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the TDD number at (202) 205-5465. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), provides that no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by any Executive agency. The Department of Education published regulations implementing section 504 in 34 CFR Part 105. Pursuant to 34 CFR 105.10, the Department of Education has conducted a self-evaluation of its current policies and practices, assessing how well they meet the requirements of section 504 and its implementing regulations, and recommending modifications of those policies and practices where necessary. Under 34 CFR 105.10(b), the Department is soliciting comments (both oral and written) from interested persons, particularly persons with disabilities or organizations representing persons with disabilities, regarding the Department's Self-evaluation. Dated: April 2, 1996. Howard R. Moses, Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. 96-8538 Filed 4-5-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P