The CASS must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service, or activity. Para obtener este documento en otro formato u obtener información adicional sobre esta política, 60. To request this document in alternative format or for further information about this policy please contact: 60. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your disability needs in advance if at all possible. It also means that CASS will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to an activity. For example, this means that if necessary, CASS must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI and VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, CASS prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability.ĬASS must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service, or activity. The bill, which was introduced by Senator David Livingston and had passed through the Arizona Senate, was unfortunately not pushed forward as a result of the early session end due to the pandemic.Įven though a permanent shelter location has not yet come to fruition, we are optimistic that with advocacy and additional funding from the community we will be able to make a permanent senior shelter a reality in 2021.Īt the end of this pandemic, we want to be able to say that we not only protected our community, but we also made a significant and lasting impact to end homelessness for hundreds of our homeless neighbors. We are truly excited about their long-term strategizing with the CARES Act funding, particularly to leverage building more housing and a better infrastructure to serve the homeless.ĬASS’ support of last session’s Senate Bill 1283 to build an emergency senior shelter was triggered by the unique needs of this special and most vulnerable population. With the City of Phoenix, we are working urgently to keep people safe, and to do all we can to make sure we don’t have a COVID-19 outbreak in the homeless community, which could create a great risk of community spread. As an emergency shelter, the goal is to maintain short lengths-of-stay for each guest by focusing on expedited rapid rehousing or permanent supportive housing opportunities. CASS staff will provide case management services to assist guests in finding long-term housing solutions. Meals, security, laundry, and other basic services will be provided on site. The new shelter project, called Project Haven, will utilize a hotel property near downtown Phoenix that will allow for 95 separate units with private bathroom facilities. The need for specialized shelter for our seniors has been a main focus at CASS for the last few years as the number of homeless seniors has tragically risen, and projections are that the 65 and older homeless population will triple by 2030. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the City of Phoenix to expand our services to provide our seniors with specialized shelter, as well as tools and resources to help them find permanent housing opportunities. The project will utilize funding through the CARES Act for one year and was approved by the Phoenix City Council on May 6th. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Phoenix has partnered with CASS to address the increase of homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically to provide care for the elderly and other vulnerable populations. Particular among those challenges is the need to find safe and supportive emergency housing options for the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. While community funding is always essential to CASS’ programs, the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has created extraordinary unplanned expenses and challenges. Additionally, we have focused on shoring up housing programs, resources, and partnerships to capitalize on all opportunities to move people quickly into transitional and permanent housing. As Arizona’s oldest and largest emergency homeless shelter, CASS’ focus during the pandemic has been to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by taking all actions necessary to ensure the health, safety and wellness of their homeless clients, employees, and the broader community.
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