ADALive! Episode 148 : Housing, Disability Rights, and Planning Accessible Communities
From ADALive! by Southeast ADA Center
December 3, 2025 · 36 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of housing rights for people with disabilities and the intersection of the ADA and zoning laws.
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.
People in this episode
Guests: Robin Malloy, Peter Blanck
Topics covered
- housing rights
- disability rights
- accessible communities
- zoning laws
- reasonable accommodations
- homelessness
- collaboration
Keywords
- housing
- disability rights
- ADA
- zoning laws
- accessibility
- reasonable accommodations
- homelessness
- community planning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southeast ADA Center
Books & works: Americans with Disabilities Act
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