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. Oran a Coun North Carolina - AIFCH - 2007 <br />g tY~ <br />• Stronger advocacy for the disabled related to their housing needs. <br />• Lack of Realtors thinking outside the "box", more education for Realtors on housing <br />needs of disabled. <br />• Lack of accessible units, especially those that are affordable. <br />• Costs for modifications needed to accommodate their living space and/or cars. <br />• Transportation <br />QUESTION #2: Given the recent increase in the Hispanic population, what do you see as <br />problems for Hispanics? <br />The major concern was housing affordability and the lack of affordable housing for Hispanics. <br />Respondents also noted discrimination and bias against Hispanics in both housing choice and <br />the location of housing. Housing that is available is often substandard and the tenants are afraid <br />to complain for fear of losing their housing. <br />• Discrimination in housing and schools <br />• Higher interest rates, especially mortgage. <br />• Institutionalized profiling/discrimination in housing areas. <br />• Economic disadvantage and low incomes <br />• Lack of affordable housing especially in Chapel Hill and Carrboro <br />• Poor housing conditions and fear of retribution by landlords if they request repairs, etc. <br />• Predatory landlords and employers. <br />• Bias, prejudice and bad attitudes from others <br />• Communication issues and lack of cultural understanding. <br />Question #3: What do you see as problems for individuals in getting out of <br />homelessness in Orange County? <br />Most responders agreed that there was a lack of services for the homeless. They also noted <br />that the community had a strong bias against the homeless and that some communities did all <br />they could to keep the homeless out. <br />• Discrimination. <br />• Lack of employment opportunities and economic resources. <br />• Programs designed by city, county and municipalities to transition individuals from <br />homelessness to stability through jobs and housing. <br />• Mental health and addiction issues, inadequate access to services <br />• Lack of affordable healthcare. <br />• Community unaware of homeless issues, causes and relief. <br />• Lack of shelter space for women and children. <br />• Inadequate programs to help in the long-term to assure success. <br />22 <br />