[nabs-l] new York advice on apartments

[David Andrews]

Simply put, fear and ignorance.  If a landlord thinks blind people 
are more dangerous, a fire risk etc., he/she is not going to rent to 
you -- and I can tell you from experience that some people do think that.

Dave

At 09:56 AM 4/17/2012, you wrote:
>Why would land lords discriminate against blind people?  This 
>discrimination is illegal.  My girl friend is sighted but also is 
>African American.  If she was discriminated against their would be a 
>tough law suit ahead.  If the Blacks aren't discriminated against 
>anymore why are these practices still enacted towards blind 
>people?  Those that discriminate against us should get in as much 
>trouble as discriminating against a black person.