The Way to Better Public Housing Accessibility.
Housing accessibility work can be difficult to organize across units, common areas, parking, paths of travel, and site features. BlueDAG helps agencies document those conditions and track progress in one place.
Housing accessibility affects daily life.
Fair housing isn’t just a goal; it’s a requirement.
People with disabilities have the right to accessible housing at a reasonable cost per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Public housing agencies (PHAs) exist to provide safe and affordable dwelling units to low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. However, many public housing units are not fully accessible, creating significant barriers for those who require accommodations.
There are several accessibility challenges in public housing. Many public housing structures were built before the ADA was passed and are not currently in compliance. People with disabilities may have difficulty getting into and out of their dwelling units and may not be able to access essential features, such as the kitchen or bathroom. Even when public housing units are minimally accessible, they often are not designed in a way that meets the needs of people with disabilities.
Everyone has the right to live in homes that allow them to live independently – yet many PHAs struggle to meet the needs of their residents with disabilities.
Bring housing accessibility work into one record.
Residents need housing they can actually use.
The BlueDAG WayTM empowers PHAs to identify and correct accessibility problems in their buildings. With BlueDAG, PHAs can create detailed accessibility maps of their properties, pinpointing specific areas that need attention. They can also track progress over time and ensure that all necessary changes are made in a timely manner.
BlueDAG software and the Client Success PlanTM help housing teams organize findings, plan remediation, and keep records current. Agencies including California State University and the City of Seguin, Texas, have used The BlueDAG WayTM to move accessibility work forward.
Provide safe and comfortable homes for everyone of all abilities in your community – BlueDAG can help you get there.
Update your transition plan.
Ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to your facilities, programs, and services.
Your agency may have an old transition plan, or no plan at all. BlueDAG helps you build or update that plan with field data, barrier tracking, remediation priorities, and a Living Transition PlanTM that can be maintained over time.
Our user-friendly tools and guidance make it easy to assess your current situation, identify barriers to accessibility, and create a detailed plan of action. And because our team of subject-matter experts is always up-to-date on the latest accessibility standards, you can be confident your Living Transition PlanTM will meet all requirements:
- Self-evaluation of the accessibility of your facilities, programs, and services
- Designation of a responsible employee or group to coordinate ADA compliance efforts
- Identification of physical barriers that need to be removed or modified
- Training for all employees on the requirements of the ADA and how to best serve customers and clients with disabilities
- Development of policies and procedures ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to your facilities, programs, and services
- Development of effective communication plans, including alternate formats for people with hearing or vision impairments
The BlueDAG WayTM
Get started quickly and see measurable results.
Accessibility is not just about compliance with the law. It’s about creating environments, programs, and services that work for everyone. As a BlueDAG subscriber, you’ll measure steady progress on your path to accessibility and gain useful reporting from your data in one place. When coupled with our Client Success PlanTM, BlueDAG’s easy-to-use tools make it possible for any agency to get started quickly and see results.
Help when you need it.
Transition planning can be a large project. BlueDAG can connect agencies with experienced consultants and BlueDAG-certified inspectors for field work, review, and implementation support when extra help is needed.
Funding accessibility work.
Funding is often part of the accessibility plan. BlueDAG helps agencies review possible funding paths and prepare the information needed to support ADA compliance work.