Housing Discrimination Against People with Disabilities...

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I have been looking to no avail for housing. Generally the ads say that they want a working person. Does that mean seniors and people with disabilities are confined to housing through HUD that will accomodate them? I have several disabilities and have a service animal, dog. Manager said on last apt. called about, that he had to ask the landlord about the dog.

This is totally illegal.I do work part time per diem doing a variety of jobs when work is available. Sold a couple of pieces of my new sterling silver, never worn, jewelry for less than retail, today. Made $33, after debiting what spent for it. I also wrote an article, I hope to sell for an online service.  Will be at Tug boat Alley in Waterford in September.

I want to leave Cohoes as I find that downtown there is many stupid, uneducated, backward, ignorant, mean, angry, dysfunctional people. They like to take their misery out on others. I have had 13 people on a continual basis here make comments about me as walk down the street. I know I have problems but I have seeked therapy and attend support groups as I walk with God.

They are heathens who depend on selves. The are far from perfect and don't see how ridiculous and childish they appear as sit on their fat asses running their mouths, picking on people who are walking alone. I keep to self by choice as saw the way they act and want nothing to do with them. I encountered this stupidity when was a vendor at farmer's market here all summer too.

Every Friday when attended, same people talked crap about me. One was a woman in her sixties selling towels and things from foreign countries with her cronies. Event was a supposed to be handmade by crafters and artists. Since she and others, polluted the event, I sold whatever too along with my handmade jewelry and art prints.

There is plenty of abundance in the world and opportunity. There is no excuse to act this way and be jealous of another's success. I always sold there making between $50-100/week. I don't go to events here anymore as want nothing to do with them. I attend classier shows with nicer people.

Anyway..when look for housing, they don't take programs,including section 8 also which have. Only places that take it are in awful areas.  The nicer apartments want  $800 for a one bed room which is higher than can go with section 8. Says can look up to $700. So here I continue to live, hearing how my neighbors have to live near a 'lunatic' and the like.

It is unsettling. I feel like saying something but am outnumbered and best to just keep walking as do, doing what have to daily. Can't do anything unless put hands on me. So I wait and pray can get something soon.

Stayed at Motel 6....

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In Albany, NY. Was awful. Indian woman at front desk told me should throw me out, when I arrived, if I let my animals(one service dog, a couple of emotional assistance, psychiatric cats) on the bed. I stayed the night without incident. She came by my room later the next day, unannounced for an 'inspection' of the room as I have animals was the reason. She said place was sloppy.smelled.water on floor near water bowl, to clean it up, hair on curtains.told me to leave now,eventhough had paid for the night. I refused to leave and she threatened to call police, so I called them after asking her to leave which she wouldn't so I opened the motel room.shoved her out of it and bolted it shut. I leave tomorrow. She said my cats needed to stay in their crates. This place is not pet friendly at all. Had nothing but hot water in bath room sink to brush my teeth with. Bird crap on sidewalk by door. No breakfast.pool, gym, just coffee in am,no microwave, paid 200. For two nights! The staff were very rude.

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My repsponse to a woman denied access to hospital ER due to her having service dog with her for invisible disability.


good for you. You need to get documentation for your dog taht it is indeed a service animal. It is a process but can be done. Just takes time. Need doctor note stating dog is needed for your health. You need to have dog trained and proof of training for service dog.

REcognizable tags on color are important too. It is noone's business why you have one. Anything mental is stigmatized by those who are ignorant. Regardless it is your job to advocate and educate those around you. Also you need to stand your ground.

You can call the news paper and say this happened to you. Good you contacted the manager of clinic. It is often the policy however of such places to not tolerate animals as some are allergic or afraid. They have to allow by law (ADA) these documented animals into the facility tho as they are not pets but essential working therapeutic animals designed and trained to accomadate the disabled person's needs. They are essentail for the well being of said individual to function.

I am sure you felt disrespected and unheard. Staff ws looking to control situation as they felt others would bring pets in.

Again if you can get this necessary documentation and have it on you as well as tags for pet they have to allow you. You can also after you get the necessary materials I have stated, call said clinic and ask to speak to manager. He/she will probably be busy and not want to be bothered but if this is the case then you can contact your local Disability office such as a SILC, Independant Living Center. They will not do this for you but they will tell you how to proceed. Such actoins will be empoering for you as they give you a VOICE. Many with disabilities are silent victims dependent on others who often abuse them as they don't want to take care of them. Some are physically crippled but not in the mind. Others are in the reverse but either way we do have a voice and there are many like us. CAll or write your local NAMI, National Association for the Mentally Ill and ask how to proceed. The more people you call and have on your side and valid documentation is in your favor

Perhaps after you, you will set a precedent case at that clinic for future people with hidden disabiilies to bring their service animals without a problem. you will make the road easier for another fighting against many closed minds and hearts in the cold medical profession. Many have to be detached to fnction in it yes but they don't have to treat everyone the same nor with disrespect and callousness. They pushed you aside and said if you want the service as was urgent to comply.

I have advocated well for me my whole life against bullies and many but I get my way as is the fair things to do. As long as am honest,respectful and stick to guns it works. Patience and persistance. Don't give up or in. Come at them in every direction like a fighter. You will exhaust them. Be smart and beat them at their own game. It is fun. If you do not find satisfaction in one place go over their heads or get it some where else buty get it.

My therapist wouldn't let me in office with my dog due to rules there. She would not sign a note I need either to say I need pet. My brain injury advocate wouldn't either. My last note was written by Dr from Occupational health as I hurt myspine too on job.

I too need the necessary documentation. Can so much relate. Keep fighting the good fight for all of us here. We have abiliteis as well as disabilities. May we use them to do waht is necessary for not just our survival but for us to live Good lives. Get involved in legislation and support social programs and speak up for disability rights. You help another and you. It takes one to know one,it takes one to help one.

" I can't do everything but I can do something. Let me then do the one thing i can do." -Helen Keller

p.s. Bravo my friend I am so proud of you !!

I got to stay in a park with my dog today as was with dog trainer

Was getting a lesson. They said no dogs here and I said she is a work dog not a pet. Later today I walked into Mobil Matrt with Carvel and subway attached to it and I got a sub and sundae. Manager didn't have a problem but young chick behind county didn't want dog and I said you all have to let me in or I call police and who ever doesn't let me in can be arrested and place gets fined as is the law. She shut up fast. Also I said I got in park after she said they don't allow dogs. I live in a rural community behind the times who only seem to understand blingd and deaf with work dogs and not those with invisible ones like me. I carry not from my doctor as need Brandy and proof of training from trainer. Brandy is a rescue trained to be assistance dog. I already battled for her in my housing agianst about 6 closed minded mean spirted old bitties as live in senior disabled housing. They tried to get me out as I'm not 100 like them. They are gossipy too and do it as I pass or near my windows and doors. Makes me nutty. Sometimes there is an art show or there is a free swim at pool or bird watching in park,art class but while I can afford to see it and participate paying $ 10 round trip for taxi gets costly. WAs supposed to get $ for transport but funding lost due to budget cut backs. rest here do own thing. Noone here to talk to or be with. So is lonely. Average person wants nothing to do with me as not much in common. I have no husband as I attracted users and abusers and no kids as I felt not fair as I felt I wouldn't make a good mother as medicine fatigues me and I go thru memory loss so don't do alot in day. Hard to motivate self and concentrate too. I often feel like I'm in a box. While there are grouips to support those with disabilities, other than day programs which not alot goin on, there is not much for those with disabilites. Would be nice if I could attend an art class or studio art time with local artists,jam with other singers and guitarist,attend a writer's work shop,meet with a gardening group. There are some in my area but I haven't been able to get to any.

I came up here with a freind but he is a dry alcoholic who is irresponsible with $ and doesn't open mail or handle his affairs well. WE came up north from outside city together but while he visits occasionally I only have me to depend on. He likes to cook,garden,pets and is a good listener. That is all.
Sadly I get quite down and find it hard to get inspired as little $,no car(shared one),few people to do things with,most work or go to school and my life is different. I accept this. I have been looking for used car '95 or older from private owner as don't have much to play with. Once get can be out of here alot.

I asserted self today and wasn't passive or aggressive. May have been bullied and victimized and even am now in my housing but I stood my ground today