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THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016
HUD announces $630,000 settlement for Illinois housing discrimination
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced last week that it has reached a $630,000 agreement with a group of Illinois property owners and a management company resolving allegations they violated the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by using rental screening policies that prevented applicants with mental disabilities from living in a supportive living complex the group owned. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of a dwelling on the basis of disability. In addition, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The case came to HUD’s attention after several individuals with mental disabilities filed complaints alleging they were denied residency at the property managed by Eden Management, LLC, due to their disabilities. The individuals filed their complaints with the assistance of HOPE Fair Housing Center, a HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program agency in DuPage County. HOPE conducted three tests at Eden and also filed a complaint with the Department. Under the terms of the Conciliation and Voluntary Compliance Agreement, Eden will pay Complainants $630,000,
which includes relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. The agreement further requires Eden to make significant policy changes, including
revising its employee manual and handbook, its policies and training. Eden will also provide a letter to its top three referral
sources encouraging individuals to apply regardless of mental disability. In FY 2015, disability was the most common basis of
complaints filed with HUD and its partner agencies, being cited as a basis for 4,548 complaints, or nearly 55 percent of the overall total.
Bensenville Park District offers Free Healthy Lunch Program for summer campers
Photo by the Bensenville Park District Staff
The Bensenville Park District now offers a free healthy lunch for all full time summer campers. Campers attending fulltime (9a.m.-3p.m.) Adventure, Sports, and Teen camps may now enjoy a free healthy lunch. “A healthy lunch combined with plenty of sports, outdoor play, swimming and fresh air will help your child grow and thrive while enjoying the camp experience” states Phyllis Schmidt, the District’s Youth and Teen Supervisor. Registration for all summer camps are taken at the Park District’s Deer Grove Leisure Center. For more information, visit the Bensenville Park District’s website at www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org/pdcms/summercamps or call 630-766-7015 or Phyllis Schmidt at 630-238-4922.
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