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>HR 5683, The Inclusive Home Design Act
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> INTRODUCED BY REP JAN SCHAKOWSKY D- IL
> VISITABILITY IN FEDERALLY FUNDED HOUSING
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> HR 5683 go to http://thomas.loc.gov , type in HR 5683 WILL MANDATE THE
> FOLLOWING FEATURES
> IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOMES
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>ç At least one zero step entrance with an accessible path to the
>entrance.
>ç Accessible Interior Doors ? 32 inch clear width doors throughout the
>first floor.
>ç Accessible Environmental Controls
>ç One Useable Bathroom on Ground Floor
>ç Reinforcement Behind Bathroom Walls
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> Contact your federal representative NOW
> to encourage their support and to Co-sponsor HR 5683
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> We also need your organization's Endorsements. Please send to:
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> The Hon. Jan Schakowsky
> Member of Congress 9th District, Illinois
> Attn. Josh Nassar
> 515 Cannon Building
> Washington, DC 20515
> Fax # 202-226-6890 or E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
> Please cc Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) c/o
> Darrell Price at Access Living CIL e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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