SSA compliance

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Let the Social Security Administration Know of Any Accessibility Problems

Have you heard of any difficulties that people with disabilities have had in

the

recent past accessing Social Security offices and/or programs? If so, the

Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to hear about them. Anyone may

· register to submit a comment (by phone, relay or in person) in

connection with two forthcoming meetings on SSA's compliance with Section

504 of

the Rehabilitation Act that guarantees access to federal programs and

offices;

Visit www.ssa.gov/survey/504RegistrationForum.htm to register for one or

both of

the forums.

· file a formal complaint directly with SSA; visit

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-437.pdf.

This is an opportunity to relay to SSA any ongoing issues so please respond

if

possible. Please share this announcement with any interested parties.

Details:

The Social Security Administration will be hosting two Public Forums

concerning

its compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 on

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - focusing on Social Security policies &

facilities

Deadline Monday, August 15, to register to provide a comment

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - focusing on information technology &

communications.

Deadline Tuesday, September 6 to register to provide a comment

Time for both dates: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT

Location for both dates: Office of Disability Adjudication and Review

One Skyline Tower , 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church , VA 22041 .

These forums are part of Social Security's self-evaluation of its current

policies and practices that support Section 504. Under this legislation,

federal agencies are required to provide meaningful access to their

programs,

activities, and facilities for qualified persons with disabilities. The

following website contains additional information about Section 504:

http://www.ssa.gov/webcontent/section504/section504FAQs.html

The forums will provide an opportunity for people to comment on Social

Security's compliance with Section 504. SSA is particularly interested in

comments from persons with disabilities, their family members, and those who

work with, or advocate for, persons with disabilities. Opportunities will be

available to provide comments in person, by telephone or by telephone relay

service.

SSA will stream the forums live on the internet during the event and they

will

be available thereafter for public viewing at

www.socialsecurity.gov/webcontent/section504/forums.html.