| If you are a stand alone Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault agency, denote with an "NA" any fundamentals that do not apply to your agency.
Basic Fundamental Service Elements
Universal Requirements (as defined)
Hotline fundamentals (as defined)
Shelter fundamentals (as defined)
Sexual Assault Counseling fundamentals (as defined)
Domestic Violence Counseling fundamentals (as defined)
Sexual Assault Medical Advocacy (as defined)
Sexual Assault Legal Advocacy (as defined)
Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy (as defined)
Domestic Violence Medical Advocacy (as defined)
Fundamental Elements of Accessibility
Staff and volunteers are trained in basic disability awareness.
Intake process includes procedures for screening, referral, and/or the delivery of services to victims with disabilities, including adult clients and their children.
Staff and volunteers provide accessible communication to clients with disabilities.
Hotline staff and volunteers are trained to use Telecommunications Relay Service.
Printed information is accessible for clients with disabilities.
Buildings are physically accessible for clients with disabilities or the agency has a plan with identified options/alternate accessible locations to provide services.
Agency is welcoming of service animals and personal care assistants.
Staff and volunteers advocate for accommodations during medical care for sexual assault survivors with disabilities.
Staff and volunteers advocate for accommodations during legal proceedings for sexual and domestic violence survivors with disabilities.
Disability-related assistance or accommodations are provided free of charge.
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