Accessible Services for Victims with Disabilities

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“People with disabilities and Deaf people are victims of violent crime at three times the rate of people without disabilities. They also experience some of the greatest barriers to getting help. Too often, victim services are not accessible to people with disabilities, making it difficult for them to get the help they need to stay safe and heal. Federal law requires government agencies and places of public accommodation, including non-profit organizations, to ensure their services are accessible to victims with disabilities. An important way to increase access to services is by providing victims with accommodations.”