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SUMMARY:Fair Housing Joint Statement: Accessible Multifamily Dwellings
DESCRIPTION:Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST Training Event\nDATE: Tuesday, June 30, 2026\nTIMES: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) – OR – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Eastern Time)\nDescription:\nThis 90-minute Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST (FHAF) training provides a practical overview of the Joint Statement issued by HUD and the Department of Justice on accessible design and construction requirements for covered multifamily dwellings under the Fair Housing Act. Participants will learn how the Joint Statement interprets key accessibility questions, including requirements for accessible pedestrian and vehicular routes, covered units and entrances, and public and common-use spaces.\nThe session also explains how the FHA interacts with other laws and standards, such as the ADA and state or local building codes, and highlights common areas where overlapping requirements can cause confusion. Real-world examples help illustrate how the Joint Statement can be used to support consistent, compliant design decisions.\nAn accessibility subject matter expert (SME), Eric Contreras, will be available during the dedicated Q&A portion to answer design and construction accessibility questions.\nBy the end of this training, participants will be able to:\n\ninterpret and apply the guidance in the Fair Housing Joint Statement on accessible multifamily dwellings,\nidentify key FHA protections and the purpose of the document,\nrecognize standards for accessible routes including when vehicular routes may substitute for pedestrian routes,\ndetermine requirements for accessible entrances and adaptable covered units,\nunderstand how the ADA and FHA interact,\ncompare state and local codes with higher accessibility standards,\nidentify accessibility needs for rental offices and common areas,\nreview requirements for emergency warning systems in public spaces and dwelling units, and more.\n\nThis training offers:\n\none hour of focused training on the Fair Housing Act\nknowledge checks to strengthen memory and understanding\n30+ minute live Q&A session with accessibility expert Eric Contreras\na download of all webinar materials in the participant workbook.\n\nEach attendee who attends for 45 minutes or longer will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are also available for passing the final quiz.\nThe 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Eastern Time) training session includes ASL interpreters.\nWho Should Attend?\n\nArchitects and Designers\nContractors\nCivil Engineers and Landscape Architects\nDevelopers and Builders\nDisability and Housing Advocates\nOther Individuals interested in Fair Housing Accessibility\n\nNote: This 90-minute training with be offered twice on June 30, 2026. Both sessions will include the same information.\nRegister for Training:\nRegister for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern Time ( https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JEcVPugWRJGHsKLv95dL2A#/registration )\nRegister for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time ( https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NbsNIPmPSrSTIAP3zwUl_Q )\nThe 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Eastern Time) training session includes ASL interpreters.\nFormat: Webinar using Zoom platform\nCost: Free\nFair Housing Accessibility FIRST Training Calendar ( https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/accessibility-first-training )\nWeb: hud.gov/hud-partners/accessibility-first-training\n
URL:https://adasoutheast.org/events/fair-housing-joint-statement-accessible-multifamily-dwellings/
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