Springfield Housing Authority Settles Allegations of Discrimination Against Deaf Resident

The Springfield Housing Authority in Massachusetts recently agreed to settle allegations of discrimination against an 82-year-old deaf resident, who allegedly did not receive the same access to communications as individuals without disabilities. The housing authority was accused of refusing to grant a reasonable accommodation that would have provided the long-time resident with the equipment needed to receive the same level of notification available to hearing tenants and allegedly denied her equal access to services they provide to other residents.