The Review Tools

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We recognize that some of you may not be able to use the online tools and will need a printable copy.  If you require a printable copy, you will simply need to submit a request via the following form:

Physical Environment

The purpose of this review is to determine if the agency’s physical environments throughout the organization are accessible for persons with disabilities.

Estimated completion time: 1 - 3 hours

You will need access to your agency’s physical offices and other spaces to complete this review.


Attitudinal Environment

The purpose of this review is to examine the attitudinal accessibility of the organization. This includes how welcoming and inclusive the organization is towards people with disabilities, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals

Estimated completion time: 45min - 1.30 hour

You will need access to your agency’s standard trainings to complete this review.


Communication Environment

The purpose of this review is to examine the level of the organization’s accessibility as it pertains to written and non-written communication and materials.

Estimated completion time: 1 - 2.30 hours

You will need access to your agency’s written materials for intake, outreach, and participant materials to complete this review. There will also be questions regarding your ability to hire ASL interpreters.


Policy Environment

The purpose of this review is to examine the accessibility of the organization’s policies and practices.

Estimated completion time: 45 min - 1.30 hour

You will need access to your agency’s policies and procedures to complete this review.


Adaptive Equipment

The purpose of this review is to determine if the agency’s adaptive equipment and service/assistance are adequate for persons with disabilities.

Estimated completion time: 45 min - 1.30 hour

You will need access to your agency’s adaptive equipment (if any) to complete this review.

Questions?

Join us for our Office Hours

July 8

Focus: Physical Environment

10:00 AM ET/9:00 AM CT

4:30 PM ET/3:30 PM CT

July 15

Focus: Communication Environment

10:00 AM ET/9:00 AM CT

4:30 PM ET/3:30 PM CT

July 22

Focus: Policy Environment

10:00 AM ET/9:00 AM CT

4:30 PM ET/3:30 PM CT (Canceled)

July 29

Focus: Attitudinal Environment

10:00 AM ET/9:00 AM CT

4:30 PM ET/3:30 PM CT

August 5

Focus: Adaptive Equipment

10:00 AM ET/9:00 AM CT

4:30 PM ET/3:30 PM CT

Completed All of Your Reviews?

When you have completed reviews for all of the elements of your organization, you will receive your results from Activating Change. When you receive your results, you will be ready to complete a Disability Access Plan. To prepare for the completion of your plan, please review the template created by Activating Change by clicking the box below.