This web page has been designed to provide answers to the following questions: 1) What are DHA’s responsibilities regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; 2) Who is an qualified individual with a disability; 3) What is a reasonable accommodation; 4) What is DHA’s reasonable accommodation policy; and 5) How do I apply for a reasonable accommodation from DHA?
It is the DHA’s policy to provide an accommodation in housing for applicants, public housing residents and Section 8 clients with disabilities, if the accommodation is reasonable and necessary to provide them with an equal opportunity to participate in, or benefit from, DHA housing programs. This policy is in furtherance of DHA’s goal of providing affordable housing to low-income persons, regardless of disability, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
DHA is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. All persons will be treated equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin in compliance with the Fair Housing Act.
For additional information reguarding what a reasonable accommodation is and how to apply for an accommodation, please read the presentation and brochure docuemnts below.
Please read the Availability of Reasonable Accommodation Notice below.
If you believe you qualify for an accommodation, complete both Form 1 – Request for Accommodation form and the waiver on the Form 2 – Health Care Provider Verification of Disability form. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006, COMPLETE “FORM 1 – REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION” AND HAVE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER COMPLETE “FORM 2 – HEALTH CARE PROVIDER VERIFICATION OF DISABILITY,” BEFORE YOU RETURN BOTH FORMS TO THE 504 COORDINATOR.
If you are requesting your thermostat be raised, please use the attached Form #2 in place of Form #2 in the Request for Accommodation Packet.
If you have questions or problems, please contact the 504 Coordinator, Meichell Walsh, at the following address.
777 Grant Street, 4th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203
