NAAC spokeswoman Ruth Seyler says that there are currently more than 10,000 accessible units listed nationwide. Upon request, NAAC will also provide information about low-income properties or assistance programs. The NAAC, established in 1992, receives information from the National Apartment Association and affiliates across the country. However, there's also a need for private stock housing to be accessible. We know that's not true.
People do work.
People do pay rent and are full-time employees, the same way with people without disabilities. Our point is that there's a need for private stock housing. Bill Rinaldi of Dunmore, Pa, works as clerk of judicial records for Lackawanna County, but also serves as an advocate for people with disabilities by speaking to builders about accessible housing issues, in both the public and private sectors. Rinaldi says he believes that the apartment waiting list and attendant care issues are closely related. The waiting list for attendant care is getting longer and longer because today's person with a disability is learning from somebody who's getting this service.