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SUMMARY:Fair Housing Act: Common Violations and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST Training Event\nDATE: Tuesday, August 11, 2026\nTIMES: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) – OR – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern Time)\nDescription:\nThis 90-minute Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST (FHAF) training provides a practical overview of the most common design and construction violations identified in multifamily housing, along with feasible solutions for correcting them. Drawing on real examples from field experience and case reviews, the session highlights recurring issues on accessible routes, in public and common-use spaces, at usable doors, within dwelling units, and in kitchens and bathrooms. Participants will learn how to distinguish between design errors and construction mistakes, understand practices that help prevent violations, and apply effective strategies to resolve problems before they become costly. This training is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of frequent pitfalls and proven remedies.\nDuring the Q&A part of the training, accessibility expert Eric Contreras will answer your questions about the Fair Housing Act, Fair Housing Act Design Manual, Safe Harbor, and other accessibility issues live.\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 – 3:30 PM training session includes ASL interpreters.\nWhat is Covered?\nAfter attending this training, participants will be able to:\n\nIdentify common design and construction violations and solutions.\nUnderstand the protections of the FHA.\nIdentify design practices that exceed FHA specifications and prevent violation liabilities.\nIdentify solutions to common violations found on an accessible route.\nIdentify solutions to common violations in public and common use spaces.\nIdentify solutions to common violations related to usable doors.\nIdentify solutions to common violations found on accessible routes within covered dwelling units.\nIdentify solutions to common violations related to mounting controls.\nIdentify solutions to common violations with reinforced walls in bathrooms.\nIdentify common violations and solutions for FHA-compliant kitchens and bathrooms.\n\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 August 11, 2026. Both sessions will include the same information.\nTraining Dates & Times:\nTuesday, August 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern Time\nTuesday, August 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time\nThe 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM training session includes ASL interpreters.\nRegister for Training:\nRegister for 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) Training ( https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JZ1rie0FTfmTgZKOuXXyUw )\nRegister for the 2:00 PM (Eastern Time) Training ( https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e8NQ7yQCQ1mllIbWJNbe_g#/registration )\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-act-common-violations-and-solutions-2/
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