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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

14.404: Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted and Conducted Programs (On the Basis of Disability)

Objectives: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in federally assisted programs (Part 8) and federally conducted programs (Part 9).

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS

RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

14.404 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Any individual feeling aggrieved because of an alleged discriminatory action on the basis of disability may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Aggrieved individuals.

Credentials/Documentation: None.

14.404 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure: Complaints may be sent to any HUD Field Office Fair Housing Enforcement Center, Program Operations and Compliance Center or Headquarters.

Award Procedure: None.

Deadlines: Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. Complaints may be amended; notification letter sent to complainant and recipient within 10 days of receipt of complaint.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: About six months.

Appeals: Complainants or beneficiaries can request a review of the findings in the investigation. Review must be requested no more than 30 days after Letter of Findings is received.

Renewals: None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

14.404 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

14.404 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

During fiscal year 1999, 225 complaints were received under section 504. An additional 64 complaints were received and processed under Title II of the ADA. In fiscal year 1999, 38 Section 504 compliance reviews were initiated and 32 ADA compliance reviews were initiated.

14.404 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Type of Assistance: Investigation of Complaints.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable.

Budget Account Number: 86-0143-0-1-999.

Authorization: Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 (Parts 8 and 9), as amended.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Nondiscrimination Based on Disability in Federally Assisted and Federally Conducted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 8 and Part 9).

14.404 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: HUD Field Office Fair Housing Enforcement Center or Program Operations and Compliance Center: Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office: Cheryl Kent, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 5240, Washington, DC 20410. Phone: (202) 708-2333, ext. 7058.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

14.404 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: None.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Pertains to all Housing and Urban Development Programs of Federal financial assistance except contracts of insurance and guaranty (Part 8) programs conducted by the Department (Part 9).

14.404 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: None.

Audits: None.

Records: None.