Does the Housing Authority have accommodations for persons with disabilities?
NYCHA has apartments available that are accessible to persons with disabilities. If a person with a disability needs an accommodation to assist them in their current apartment, they should contact their Housing Assistant. Back to the Top • What is the definition of a ‘person with disabilities’ for the purpose of being eligible for one of these special apartments in public housing? Any family with a member who permanently utilizes a cane, walker, leg braces, crutches or wheelchair, or is otherwise in need of an accessible apartment because of a disability, qualifies for such an apartment. Back to the top • What makes these apartments for persons with disabilities so accessible? Most of the handicapped accessible apartments are in buildings that have ramps and elevators able to easily accommodate a wheelchair. Also, the apartments have been modified with lowered kitchen and medicine cabinets, bathroom grab bars making the tub more accessible, handheld showers, an accessible toilet and wi
