On the ADA’s 35th Anniversary, Inaccessible Housing Remains a Profound Barrier for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities face two main types of barriers when attempting to access housing: physical barriers and policy barriers.
Equal Rights Center Files Accessible Design and Construction Complaints Against Properties in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore
"It’s obscene that developers continue to shirk their responsibility to provide accessible housing, and I’m hopeful these actions will bring them into compliance."
Accessible housing is the law! Be on the lookout for violations.
This blog seeks to educate people with disabilities about the FHA’s requirements so they can identify and report possible violations.
Equal Rights Center and Uber Reach Agreement on Availability and Safety of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in D.C.
"We are hopeful that the effort we’re announcing today with Uber will help better meet some of our community’s transportation needs."
Timeline of Events in ERC’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber
This page provides a general timeline of the ERC’s investigation and lawsuit against Uber.
Fair Housing Protections for Short-Term Renters
For some renters, it can be difficult to parse whether the Fair Housing Act and other housing laws apply to their living situation.
ERC Uncovers Discrimination Against People with Assistance Animals by Virginia Landlord
Refusing to allow assistance animals as a reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in housing is illegal under the Fair Housing Act.
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Equal Rights Center & Disabled Military Family Member Successfully Settle Lawsuit Against Walter Reed Military Hospital for Inaccessible Restrooms
Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and Mr. Sylvester Fiers reached a settlement with Walter Reed National Military Hospital and U.S Navy Exchange Service Command to provide wheelchair [...]
Fair Housing Hot Topics on the Radio
In recent months, ERC Executive Director Kate Scott and Fair Housing Rights Program Manager Susie McClannahan have joined discussions on radio shows to share their fair housing expertise.
Restrictions and Conditions on Assistance Animals and Their Owners Could Violate the FHA
Through a recent testing investigation, the ERC uncovered likely discriminatory behavior against people with disabilities by a housing provider operating in Maryland and Washington, DC.
