One of the many challenges facing people with disabilities today is finding accessible housing, since the abilities and disabilities of this group vary widely. The Fair Housing Act was enacted to prevent housing discrimination and covers private multi-family housing and requires that all ground floor apartments (including condominiums) and all floors of elevator buildings of four or more units, built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, comply with the Act. There is disagreement among experts about how best to accommodate people with disabilities. This panel will bring together experts to discuss the current state of legal, design and usability issues for people with disabilities.
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