Accessibility in rural social service agencies: Agency perspectives on the americans with disabilities act

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Abstract

This study explores the degree that social service agencies are aware of the ADA, the degree that agencies perceive they comply with the ADA, and the barriers these agencies face in making their services accessible. The directors of 28 randomly selected rural social service agencies in a midwestern state completed semi-structured telephone interviews. Interviews explored respondents’ knowledge of the ADA, barriers rural agencies face in providing accessible services, types of accommodations they have made and degree of fit between the ADA and rural agencies. The findings suggest that while the ADA is not a significant burden for rural agencies, there is a need for enhanced training and outreach.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)41-55
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation
Volume2
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Accessibility
  • Accommodations
  • Americans with disabilities act
  • Disability policy
  • Rural social services
  • Social service agencies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Sociology and Political Science

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