Assistive Technology in the Community

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Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities
(www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/adaptive/)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the federal government agency
with the authority to regulate the manufacture of automotive adaptive equipment and modified
vehicles used by persons with disabilities. Several publications are listed on this page, including:
"Adapting Motor Vehicles for People With Disabilities (brochure)"
"Adaptive Equipment Questionnaire"
"Transporting Students With Special Needs".
The page also contains research, safety standards and regulations regarding vehicle adaptations.
U.S. Access Board.
(www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm).
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
(www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm).
Information on ADA requirements and enforcement.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD).
(www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm).
Information on housing resources for people with disabilities.
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
(http://www.dars.state.tx.us/)
Four state agencies have merged into the new Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), which will provide programs and support for people with disabilities and families of children with development delays.