Department of Justice releases ADA report
The US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division just released a report detailing its work on disability rights. The report highlights the fact that the Department of Justice created more than 12,000 new housing opportunities for people with disabilities in fiscal year 2005. According to the report, “this is more than three times the number of accessibile housing opportunities created between 1992 and 2000.” The Department achieved this through settlements with major developers in states ranging from Michigan to Nebraska.
The report also gives details about the Civil Rights Division’s mediation and outreach efforts. It’s written in plain English and provides valuable insight into the government’s efforts on behalf of individuals with disabilities. You can access the full report at www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/newsltr0905.htm.