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Everything You Need to Know About Reasonable Accommodation Request & Section 8 Housing

We offer Section 8 Consulting Services by phone for Individuals and Landlords. Book Appointment, Contact Details & Pricing https://section8consulting.setmore.com/ Website http://www.section8consulting.com Service Reviews https://booking.setmore.com/schedulea... Google Reviews https://g.co/kgs/MNuei5 TikTok Channel   / section8consulting   News & Updates    / @section8consulting   Membership    / @section8consulting   #Section8Housing #LowIncomeHousing #section8consulting Who Can Make a Request for Reasonable Accommodations? A reasonable accommodation request can be made by any person who is disabled. If your child or someone else in your household is disabled, you can also make an accommodation request on their behalf. If you are on Social Security disability, you will definitely qualify as disabled. If you are not on disability, you may still qualify if you have a chronic illness or other physical or mental health condition that significantly impairs you. Learn more about: Fair Housing Act Definition of Disability What is the Fair Housing Act Definition of Disability? • “Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment.” • “In general, a physical or mental impairment includes hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, and mental retardation that substantially limits one or more major life activities.” • “Major life activities include walking, talking, hearing, seeing, breathing, learning, performing manual tasks, and caring for oneself.” How Do I Prove That I Meet This Definition? All you need is a letter from your doctor or medical professional that includes the sentence “This person meets the definition of disabled under the Fair Housing Act.” Or if you have a reasonable accommodation form, your doctor can just sign that. Some doctors think being “disabled” means you have to be using a wheelchair or not working. If your doctor doesn’t know what the Fair Housing Act definition is, here’s something you can print and bring: Fair Housing Act Definition of Disabled You do not need to prove to your landlord or Housing agency that you are disabled. If your doctor or provider writes that you are disabled, this is all that is needed. For simple accommodation requests, some housing agencies will accept your word if you just tell them you are disabled. For example, “Because of my disability, I cannot come into your office to fill out that form. Could you please email or mail it to me instead?” Some agencies will require further paperwork, but many will simply grant this request. Am I “Substantially Limited in One or More Major Life Activities”? If you have a chronic illness, you may be wondering if you meet this definition. Many people with severe chronic illness would be considered substantially limited in “caring for oneself.” If your impairments make eating, bathing, or dressing difficult, your doctor may find that you meet the Fair Housing Act definition. Many people would also be considered having “mobility impairments.” You do not need to be in a wheelchair. If your chronic illness makes walking or standing difficult or causes symptoms, your doctor may find that you meet the Fair Housing Act definition. If your illness makes it difficult to perform physical activities such as bending, lifting and grasping, you might also fall into the criteria for impaired in “performing manual tasks”. If your illness does not fit into one of the categories above, you may still qualify if it substantially limits one or more major life activities. When writing a letter to you, your doctor does not need to disclose your diagnosis or symptoms. Your doctor needs to confirm that you meet the definition, and to provide information on what disability limitations you have that make you need this accommodation. How To Make a Request for Reasonable Accommodations? Small requests don’t always need a formal process. Sometimes you can just call or email and ask for what you need. For example: “Due to my disabilities, I am unable to apply in person. May I please have an accommodation to apply by phone, mail, or email?” or “Because of my disabilities, speaking on the phone is difficult. May I please have an accommodation to communicate by email instead?” If you are requesting something bigger, or your housing program requires a more formal process, here are the steps: