Accessible buses for elder community

Accessibility is a right, not a privilege. Disability Rights Florida recently settled a federal lawsuit against the United Civic Organization of Century Village, specifically regarding Century Village West Palm Beach, a 55+ condominium community, for violating the Fair Housing Act by providing a shuttle bus service that was not wheelchair accessible. These services are vital to the community, as the shuttles are able to take residents to multiple locations inside and outside Century Village West Palm Beach including to grocery stores, the mall, restaurants, the beach, and more. For those utilizing mobility aids, especially individuals using wheelchairs, traveling outside the community using this bus service was not an option for them. Disability Rights Florida collaborated with the Henrichsen Law Group to negotiate a settlement agreement. The settlement demanded that Century Village West Palm Beach provide wheelchair accessible buses within the year and to pay damages to our client. We are happy to share that they have signed a 5 year, $1.3 million contract with a private transportation company to provide 7 wheelchair accessible buses to the residents of the elder community.