HUD Handbook 4350.3 § 2-2

A.        There are a number of technical terms used in this chapter that have very
                 specific definitions established by federal statute or regulations, or by HUD.
                 These terms are listed in Figure 2-1 and their definitions can be found in the
                 Glossary to this handbook. It is important to be familiar with these definitions
                 when reading this chapter.

       B.        The terms “disability” and “persons with disabilities” are used in two contexts –
                 for civil rights protections, and for program eligibility purposes. Each use has
                 specific definitions.

                 1.       When used in context of protection from discrimination or improving the
                          accessibility of housing, the civil rights-related definitions apply.

                 2.       When used in the context of eligibility under multifamily subsidized
                          housing programs, the program eligibility definitions apply.

                 NOTE: See the Glossary for specific definitions and paragraph 2-23 for an
                 explanation of this difference.

                                        Figure 2-1: Key Terms

                 Accessible
                 Accessible route                        Federally assisted housing
                 Adaptability                            **Limited English Proficiency (LEP)**
                 Alteration                              Person with disabilities (as defined
                                                         for civil rights protections)
                 Auxiliary aids
                                                         Prohibited bases
                 Disability
                                                         Qualified persons with disabilities
                 Fair Housing Act
                                                         Recipient
                 Familial status
                                                         Section 504
                 Federal financial assistance
                                                         Title VI – D

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                                                                                Chapter 2: Civil Rights and
                                                                            Nondiscrimination Requirements

Section 2:
Nondiscrimination Requirements
Under the Fair Housing Act