December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
This international observance, promoted by the United Nations since 1992, is a day aimed at raising awareness and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. While there are laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act, which prohibit discrimination against those with a disability, as a real estate professional you should work to create an inclusive environment for the consumers and communities you serve.
With over 32% of North Carolinians identifying as having a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Disability and Health Data System, the Commission hopes that you would consider ways to better serve those with disabilities.
Linked below are resources to help educate you on the rights of those with disabilities as well as resources to help you navigate successfully serving those with disabilities.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Civil Rights Division | The Fair Housing Act
Disability Main | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Disability Overview | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Disability — Fair Housing Project
Fair-Housing-and-Disability-Brochure-10-8-2018.pdf
Home Ownership Matters – How REALTORS® Can Help Disabled Homebuyers
5 Tips For Working With Clients Who Have Disabilities – NC REALTORS®