Fair Housing Act and Other Disability Rights Laws and Resources
Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST Training Event
DATE: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) – OR – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Description:
This 90-minute training provides a broad overview of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and other key disability rights laws influencing accessible housing design. Participants will gain clarity on how multiple standards may apply to the same property type and explore the roles of various enforcement authorities, the scope of covered dwellings, and who must comply with the FHA. The session also addresses the types of disability discrimination prohibited under the law, possible penalties for noncompliance, and the technical accessibility requirements that apply. In addition, participants will learn about other federal protections, including how HUD-approved Safe Harbors relate to compliance. Join us to deepen your understanding of the legal framework that supports accessible housing and the resources available to assist you.
During 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.
Each attendee who attends for 45 minutes or longer will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates are also available for passing the final quiz.
What is Covered?
After attending this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify the protections of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and other disability rights laws.
- Identify the enforcement authorities responsible for FHA compliance.
- Identify definitions and terms related to the FHA.
- Identify the types of dwellings that the FHA covers.
- Identify entities and individuals that must comply with the FHA.
- Identify types of disability discrimination prohibited by the FHA.
- Identify possible penalties for noncompliance with accessibility requirements.
- Understand the accessibility requirements of the FHA.
- Identify the number of HUD-approved safe harbors.
- Identify the protections of additional disability rights laws and codes.
Who Should Attend?
- Architects and Designers
- Contractors
- Civil Engineers and Landscape Architects
- Developers and Builders
- Disability and Housing Advocates
- Other Individuals interested in Fair Housing Accessibility
Note: This 90-minute training with be offered twice on August 19, 2025. Both sessions will include the same information.
Training Dates & Times:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Eastern Time
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time
The 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM training session includes ASL interpreters.
Register for Training:
Register for 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) Training
Register for the 2:00 PM (Eastern Time) Training
Format: Webinar using Zoom platform
Cost: Free
Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST Training Calendar
Web: https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/accessibility-first-training
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