Fair Housing Webinar: Rights for Renters
This online event aims to empower renters to understand and exercise their fair housing rights. This webinar will provide insights and strategies to navigate discriminatory rental barriers in North Dakota.
When: Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm (CDT).
During this interactive session, learn about shared experiences, discuss best practices, and shed light on the importance of fair housing:
Key topics to be covered in the webinar include:
- Exploring housing disparities: Examine the systemic barriers that contribute to unequal housing opportunities for marginalized and underrepresented groups.
- Fair housing laws and protections: Learn about your rights and protections in place to ensure equal housing access and combat discrimination.
- Learn the federal and North Dakota state protected classes: how you are protected against housing discrimination - race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, receipt of public assistance, marital status, or age over 40.
- Community engagement and empowerment: Learn about successful initiatives and grassroots efforts to become an advocate for fair housing rights in North Dakota.
- Policy and advocacy: Explore strategies to engage with community organizations, and housing agencies to effect positive change in your community.
Who should attend?
- Individuals in North Dakota seeking knowledge about fair housing rights.
- Activists, community leaders, social workers, counselors, and advocates working towards social justice and housing equality.
- Professionals in the housing sector interested in fostering inclusive practices.
- Community leaders dedicated to addressing housing disparities.
- Whether you are a tenant, homeowner, or housing professional, this event is open to everyone interested in promoting equality and justice in housing.
Join us for this important webinar as we work together to create a more just and equitable society. By amplifying the voices of marginalized and underrepresented persons, we can drive meaningful change and ensure that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and inclusive housing. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and be part of the movement towards a more inclusive society.
Note: This event is open to all, and reasonable accommodations will be provided to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Please email Bri@highplainsfhc.org for more information.
You may find some of our brochures useful to our understanding of fair housing: https://www.highplainsfhc.org/brochures
We are pleased to offer certificates of attendance and social work CEUS for those who attend our webinars. Our policy is as follows:
- Attendees must be logged into Zoom for the entirety of the training
- Attendees must be logged into Zoom with the first and last name they would like printed on their certificate
- Attendees must request the certificate in Zoom chat at the beginning and at the end of the webinar
- Certificates will be issued within two week of the training
Questions? Please contact Bri Hall at bri@highplainsfhc.org
