Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) set out laws that require housing providers to make reasonable … [Read more...] about What are “reasonable accommodations” in housing?
HUD offers $150 million to provide affordable housing to people with disabilities
HUD OFFERS $150 MILLION TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Funding expected to help approximately 18,000 non-elderly persons … [Read more...] about HUD offers $150 million to provide affordable housing to people with disabilities
From the Bazelon Center: Frequently Asked Questions about Accommodations and Protections on College Campuses for People with Mental Health Issues
The Bazelon Center has created a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for students in college who are having mental health issues and are not sure … [Read more...] about From the Bazelon Center: Frequently Asked Questions about Accommodations and Protections on College Campuses for People with Mental Health Issues
USDA offers grants and low interest loans for home repairs for low-income, elderly homeowners
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers grants and loans with interest rates as low as 1% to assist low-income, elderly (age 62 and … [Read more...] about USDA offers grants and low interest loans for home repairs for low-income, elderly homeowners
Updates on State’s HCBS Settings Rules
Yesterday the state unveiled a new website that covers the final HCBS Settings Rules. Please follow this link for more information: … [Read more...] about Updates on State’s HCBS Settings Rules
Universal Design: a design concept for everyone
What if products and spaces were usable for everyone? Like a can opener that's advertised as easy use for someone with arthritis; but anyone can use … [Read more...] about Universal Design: a design concept for everyone
Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act
The following link provides a joint statement by the United States Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding … [Read more...] about Reasonable Accommodations Under the Fair Housing Act
How to File a Fair Housing Complaint
Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. If you have … [Read more...] about How to File a Fair Housing Complaint
HUD FAQ about public housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has provided answers to a series of frequently asked questions about public housing, which can … [Read more...] about HUD FAQ about public housing