Research & Statistics

July 2009 report from the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that provides the latest counts of homelessness nationwide--including counts of individuals, persons in families, and special population groups such as veterans and chronically homeless people. The report also documents disabilities among people who are homeless. This link opens a PDF document.

Research and statistics from AARP on issues related to housing accessibility.

A record 10,552 fair housing discrimination complaints were filed in fiscal year 2008, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The report shows that a large portion of the complaints, 44 percent, were filed by persons with disabilities.

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is gathering public input for a study of emerging issues and trends affecting the lives of people with disabilities. Information gathered will be used in the development of NCD's next annual progress report to the President and Congress, National Disability Policy: A Progress Report, which is required by Section 401(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please send your input by September 15, 2009. Comments can be emailed to ncd@ncd.gov. Type "Emerging Trends" in the subject line. This link opens a Word document.

Training materials to download in .pdf format, including an overview of the Fair Housing Act, design and construction requirements and how the Fair Housing Act is enforced.