ADALive! Episode 148 : Housing, Disability Rights, and Planning Accessible Communities

Archive, Bios, Description, and Transcripts for Episode 148: Housing, Disability Rights, and Planning Accessible Communities available at https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-148/ Professor Robin Malloy and Dr. Peter Blanck discussed the complexities of housing rights for people with disabilities, emphasizing the intersection of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and zoning laws. Robin highlighted the challenges of obtaining reasonable accommodations, such as ramps and therapeutic pools, and the importance of creating a legal record. He shared examples of zoning board decisions and the impact of neighbor objections. Robin also discussed the broader implications of accessibility, including the need for government to address homelessness without infringing on disability rights. The conversation underscored the need for better education and collaboration between disability rights advocates and land use professionals.