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Technical Assistance

DRS's ADA Technical Assistance Program promotes voluntary compliance with the ADA by providing free information and assistance to businesses, state and local governments, people with disabilities, and the general public. DRS operates a toll-free ADA Information Line that can be reached at (800) 514-0301 (voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD); develops and disseminates ADA publications; provides ADA training at meetings nationwide; and conducts outreach to broad and targeted audiences. DRS produces a range of technical assistance documents, including Technical Assistance Manuals with yearly updates; ADA-TA, a technical assistance series aimed at businesses, state and local governments, architects, and others explaining efficient ways to comply with the ADA; a series of Question-and-Answer publications addressing specific topics; an ADA Guide for Small Businesses; and other materials. These and the ADA regulations may be ordered from DRS or obtained electronically through DRS's electronic bulletin board at (202) 514-6193 or through Fedworld on the Internet. DRS awards technical assistance grants to trade associations and others to develop and disseminate materials tailored to meet the needs of specific audiences, including hotels and motels, restaurants, grocery stores, small businesses, builders, mayors and town officials, law enforcement, people with disabilities, and others. Most recently, DRS has funded projects in 16 states to educate businesses and State and local governments about the ADA and the resources available to help them comply.