Disability Awareness
The Accessibility Program advocates for individuals with a disability and the deaf community, making sure all county government services are accessible. Active participation in organizations such as the National Organization on Disabilities and the American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association allows the staff to stay up to date on current issues affecting individuals with a disability.
Contact InformationJim Swain
Accessibility Program Manager
(913) 715-8912 / Voice
(913) 894-8822 / TTY
james.swain@jocogov.org
What disability awareness services are provided?
What are the phone numbers for information and referral?
What types of community presentations are available?
Does the Accessibility program conduct building surveys to determine ADA accessibility?
What disability awareness services are provided?
What are the phone numbers for information and referral?
(913) 715-8999/V or (913) 894-8822/TTY.
What types of community presentations are available?
Accessibility progam staff are available to make presentation on:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- Deafness and deaf culture
- How to use interpreters
- Disabilities in general
- Other subjects as requested
A presentation’s length varies, depending on the need. Presentations are tailored to fit the specifications of the requester, and can range from one hour to one day. There is no charge for an Accessibility program presentation. For more information, contact Jim Swain, (913) 715-8912.
Does the Accessibility program conduct building surveys to determine ADA accessibility?
We do not conduct site surveys, but we can refer you to individuals and agencies that conduct formal surveys of a property’s accessibility.
Human Services & Aging
11811 S. Sunset Drive, Suite #1300
Olathe, KS 66061-7056
(913) 715-8800 : voice
(913) 715-8825 : fax
(913) 894-8822 : TTY
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