If you are a federal, state or local civil rights office, human relations office, commission or FHIP/FHAP, ACA has specialized services to assist you in meeting your mandates.

Established in 1989, ACA is a small disadvantaged civil rights consulting and training firm owned by persons with disabilities. ACA offers experts in the field of civil rights who have direct experience with regard to investigations, case development and technical expertise. ACA provides training in the following areas:

• Fair Housing Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Section 504
• Architectural Barriers Act
• Accessible Design (Measuring for compliance and determining discrimination; FAST KIT® System)
• Investigative Techniques
• Disability Culture
• Understanding Accessibility Standards (ANSI, UFAS, BOCA, FHAAG, ADAAG, New ADAAG, Federal Requirements) Defining and Understanding Discrimination (Intent, Effect, Institutional Neglect)
• Re-Institutionalization and Civil Rights
• Legal, Political and Social History of Disability Rights

ACA offers online technical assistance and consulting. For example:

• Reviewing Letters of Finding/Determination
• Analysis of building plans for compliance with Fair Housing, ADA, and Section 504 accessibility requirements
• Response to legal questions.

For publications and additional training options, check our web pages.

For further information or references, e-mail info@ardinger.org.