Federally Conducted Programs
The Federally Conducted Program was established by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It covers persons with disabilities who avail themselves of Service programs and activities.
Federally
Assisted and Federally Conducted Programs Brochure
(PDF 300kb)
Federally
Conducted Programs Poster Assisted Programs Poster
(PDF 238kb)
Accessible Region 1 sites,and links
to their web pages.
Key Features:
Requires the Service assure that its policies, programs and
activities are not discriminatory, and do not exclude persons with disabilities.
Requires the Service to assess its facilities to identify and remove
barriers that impede program access by persons with disabilities. Ensures
that disabled groups are included in the decision-making process regarding
equal access, accommodations, and barrier removal.
Key Benefits:
Service programs and facilities will be accessible and useable
by persons with disabilities. The Service will have active
association with groups representing persons with disabilities, for
everyone's mutual benefit, understanding and inclusion. The inclusive
climate of the Service will encourage diverse citizens to seek employment
opportunities with the Service.
Links:
U.S. Architectural and Transportation
Barriers Compliance Board,
Washington, DC, (provides copies of rules & regulations of all Federal
disability rights legislation, including the Architectural Barriers Act
of 1968, the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)).
Technical assistance on the rules and regulations is available.
To obtain additional information, please contact:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Diversity and Civil Rights
Attn: Angela Butsch
503-736-4785
or email:
Angela_Butsch@fws.gov