Advocates for disabled Chicagoans are celebrating what they call a “major victory” at City Hall today.
“Today is the best Wednesday of my life.”
A feeling shared by many here inside the downtown headquarters of Access Living, after City Council members approved a settlement in a nearly decade old civil rights lawsuit.
Daisy Feidt is Executive Vice President of Access Living.
“The sheer size of this agreement speaks for itself. 2,800 accessible units, 500 of those with deep affordability, and comprehensive policies governing more than 900 affordable housing developments.”
Changes stemming from a lawsuit that accused the city of failing to create proper housing for the disabled community.
Angela Lacy says she spent years trying to find an accessible and affordable place to raise a family.
“I’m just really excited because the future is really bright for those who don’t have to deal with what I had to deal with over the years.”
Officials say the ruling could impact over 40 thousand rental units in Chicago.
