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HUD/DOJ Joint Statement on Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act (May 17, 2004)

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HUD/DOJ Joint Statement on Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act (May 17, 2004)
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HUD/DOJ Joint Statement on Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act (May 17, 2004)

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There may be instances where a provider believes that, while the accommodation
requested by an individual is reasonable, there is an alternative accommodation that would be
equally effective in meeting the individual's disability-related needs. In such a circumstance, the
provider should discuss with the individual if she is willing to accept the alternative
accommodation. However, providers should be aware that persons with disabilities typically
have the most accurate knowledge about the functional limitations posed by their disability, and
an individual is not obligated to accept an alternative accommodation suggested by the provider
if she believes it will not meet her needs and her preferred accommodation is reasonable. 8. What is a “fundamental alteration”?