Modular Ramp Program.<\/p>\n
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Temporary Ramp Loan Program<\/h2>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text with Graphic Left” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Removing architectural barriers is key to creating an inclusive community and supporting people with disabilities to lead independent lives.\u00a0 We provide assistance to individuals, business owners, schools, and government agencies to help make physical spaces accessible.\u00a0 We can also review architectural plans prior to construction.<\/p>\n Call Brian at the Finger Lakes Independence Center for more information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text with Graphic Left” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n The term “universal design<\/strong>” was coined by the\u00a0architect<\/strong>\u00a0Ronald L. Mace to describe the concept of\u00a0designing<\/strong>\u00a0all products and the built environment to be aesthetic and usable to the greatest extent possible by everyone, regardless of their age, ability, or status in life. Universal design<\/strong>\u00a0is a broad concept that is defined by\u00a0The Center for Universal Design\u00a0at North Carolina State University as “the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.”<\/p>\n Sidewalks with curb cuts and doors that automatically open when a person moves near them are examples of universally designed products. They benefit people with disabilities, parents with baby strollers, delivery workers, and others. Human characteristics considered in universal designs may include age, gender, stature, race\/ethnicity, culture, native language and learning preference. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/fliconline.org\/FLIC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/accessibility.png” admin_label=”Image from brochure” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1px” border_style=”solid” sticky=”off”] [\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Additional Text” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Better housing of Tompkins County Disability and Health Home<\/u><\/strong> Call:1.800.cdc.info Americans with Disabilities Act Checklist for Ready Achievable Barrier Removal![\"ramps\"](\"http:\/\/fliconline.org\/FLIC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/ramps-300x154.jpg\")
Modular ramp systems are available for temporary<\/em> <\/strong>installation by our skilled staff.\u00a0 If you or someone you know needs a ramp to access their home please call The Finger Lakes Independence Center today.\u00a0 Our ramp program is open to residents of Tompkins or Schuyler Counties.\u00a0\u00a0 A refundable<\/em><\/strong> deposit is required.\u00a0 Currently our Ramp Loan Program is available in part because of grants we have received from the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and individual donations.<\/p>\n![\"inaccessible\"](\"http:\/\/fliconline.org\/FLIC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/inaccessible-300x107.jpg\")
\u00a0Accessibility Consultations<\/h1>\nUniversal Design<\/h1>\n
\n– www.ncsu.edu<\/p>\n
\n– www.washington.edu<\/p>\nAdditional Accessibility Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Call: 607.277.4500 Chris Carreiro
\nwww.betterhousingtc.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTTY: 1.888.232.6348
\nwww.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/disabilityandhealth\/disability-barriers.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/u><\/strong>Call: 1.800.949.4ADA
\nwww.ada.gov\/racheck.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n