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understanding of people with disabilities, including types and degrees of mobility, sensory,
cognitive and hidden disabilities. Ü The
relationship of other disability rights laws to the FHA. Ü A look
at HUD’s seven design and construction requirements. Ü Common
errors and omissions of each of the seven design and construction requirements and how
such errors and omissions impact peoples with disabilities. Ü What
to do when multiple standards apply to the same property. Ü The
strategies for compliance. Ü The
seven safe harbors for compliance. Ü An
understanding of and responding to requests for reasonable accommodations. |
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The
Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of
disability in all types of housing transactions. As a developer, owner, realtor, manager,
organization, or service provider of a residential property with four or more
units, you have obligations. The U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged housing
providers with unique compliance obligations to ensure that multifamily
properties are accessible to and usable by prospective tenants and buyers
with disabilities. This session will
assist you in understanding what you must do in order to provide equal access
to those choosing to rent or buy in your properties, including: |
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Federal Fair Housing Act Home Sweet Accessible Home |
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Accessibility Development Associates, Inc. |
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Accessibility Related Services |
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Representative Client Lists |
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