Countdown to ADA Anniversary 4 days to go!

We all know that Discriminatrion against the disability community is still
rampant and widespread.  They usually occur with a smile and innocent
sounding phrases.

Finding subtle discrimination in housing is difficult.  Deaf workers dont
realize that some innocent sounding excuses for not doing business with
them could be RED FLAGS and signal that an illegal discriminatory act has
been committed.

"I rented that apartment right after you called."

"I really dont want all those changes - a ramp, grab bars, that's too much"

"We can't have mentally retarded people here. Who will take care of them? It
 will make the neighbors uncomfortable"

"You can't live here because there is no one to take care of you."

"I'd like to rent to you, but my insurance will go up."

"I can't rent to you because you are deaf and can't hear when the fire
alarm goes off."

"I can't sell you one of the homes we're building because you will
require too many expensive modifications."

"We have a `no pets' rule, and that includes your guide dog."

"Since you were in an institution, you won't be safe living by
yourself."

"Since you used to be a drug addict, I'm afraid you'll be a danger to
other tenants."

"You won't be able to get out of your apartment because of your
wheelchair."

"We have apartments set aside for handicapped, but they're full."

"Do you think you can afford this neighborhood?"

"We just cant seem to make an appointment to show you that house?"

"I'll need to pre-qualify you before I show you homes."

"The owner just took the house off the market."

"There's a problem with the appraisal"

"We'd like to make this loan, but we need at least a 20% downpayment"

"You haven't been at your job long enough to qualify for a mortgage loan."

"You might get a better deal at another bank.  Why dont you call there first
 before you apply here."

"I'd like to rent to you but my insurance will go up."

"How can I be sure that you will pay the rent?"

"We have a no-pets rule and that includes your service dog."

"I want to see your medical records"

If you, you relatives, or friends ever get any statements from the
landlord, manager, realtor, or property owners.

IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE BELOW AGENCIES:

Department of Housing and Urban Development

http://www.hud.gov/

---File a Complaint (has online complaing form)
   http://www.hud.gov/complnts.html

Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Room 5204 451 Seventh St. SW
Washington, DC 20410-2000

1-800-669-9777
1-800-927-9275 TDD

---OR---

Department of Fair Housing

The National Fair Housing Advocate Online is a resource designed to
serve both the fair housing advocacy community and the general public
with timely news and information regarding the issues of housing
discrimination.

http://www.fairhousing.com/

---Fair Housing Agency Finder
   http://www.fairhousing.com/resources/finder/index.htm

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