The Accessibility Rules Were There. The Enforcement Wasn’t.

Federal accessibility requirements are only as effective as the local governments responsible for enforcing them. Michael Allen, a disability rights attorney, reflects on cases in Chicago and Los Angeles, and why they should serve as a warning to cities nationwide. Music by ℗ ComaStudio Read the story at https://shelterforce.org/2026/08/05/the-accessibility-rules-were-there-the-enforcement-wasnt/ This article is part of Shelterforce's Under the Lens series, Housing in an Aging Society.