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Date: 10/22/2019
Time: 1:00 PM
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Fair Housing Disability Training
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
1:00-4:00 PM (Eastern)
Peru, Indiana
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATE/TIME: In partnership with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and Indiana Disability Rights, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is hosting a Fair Housing Disability Training on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Peru Public Library in Peru, Indiana from 1:00-4:00 PM (Eastern).
AGENDA: This training will focus on rental specific regulations. Topics to be addressed include: Overview of fair housing laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act; Common types of disability based housing discrimination; Disability specific fair housing regulations including reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, and design and construction accessibility requirements; and Common questions related to animals as reasonable accommodation.
WORKSHOP COST: There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, advance registration is required due to seating limitations.
PARKING: Parking is free.
REGISTRATION: To register for the workshop, click here. Registration is required. Space is limited.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Please contact Amy at the FHCCI if any accommodations are needed or note on your registration. Alternate formats of materials will be available upon request for those with disabilities.
SPONSORS: The funding for this workshop is provided by the the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Visit Event Page »Date: 10/24/2019
Time: 4:00 PM
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Fair Housing Disability Training
Thursday, October 24, 2019
4:00-7:00 PM (Eastern)
Elkhart, Indiana
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATE/TIME: In partnership with the City of Elkhart, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is hosting a Fair Housing Disability Training on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the High Dive Pavilion in Elkhart, Indiana from 4:00-7:00 PM (Eastern).
AGENDA: This training will focus on rental specific regulations. Topics to be addressed include: Overview of fair housing laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act; Common types of disability based housing discrimination; Disability specific fair housing regulations including reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, and design and construction accessibility requirements; and Common questions related to animals as reasonable accommodation.
WORKSHOP COST: There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, advance registration is required due to seating limitations.
PARKING: Parking is free.
REGISTRATION: To register for the workshop, click here. Registration is required. Space is limited.
REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments will be provided courtesy of 1st Source Bank.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Please contact Amy at the FHCCI if any accommodations are needed or note on your registration. Alternate formats of materials will be available upon request for those with disabilities.
SPONSORS: The funding for this workshop is provided by the City of Elkhart and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Visit Event Page »Date: 10/29/2019
Time: 1:00 PM
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Fair Housing Disability Training
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
1:00-4:00 PM (Eastern)
Anderson, Indiana
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATE/TIME: In partnership with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and Indiana Disability Rights, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is hosting a Fair Housing Disability Training on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Anderson Public Library in Anderson, Indiana from 1:00-4:00 PM (Eastern).
AGENDA: This training will focus on rental specific regulations. Topics to be addressed include: Overview of fair housing laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act; Common types of disability based housing discrimination; Disability specific fair housing regulations including reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, and design and construction accessibility requirements; and Common questions related to animals as reasonable accommodation.
WORKSHOP COST: There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, advance registration is required due to seating limitations.
PARKING: Parking is free.
REGISTRATION: To register for the workshop, click here. Registration is required. Space is limited.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Please contact Amy at the FHCCI if any accommodations are needed or note on your registration. Alternate formats of materials will be available upon request for those with disabilities.
SPONSORS: The funding for this workshop is provided by the the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Visit Event Page »Date: 11/08/2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Information:
Fair Housing Legal Seminar
Friday, November 8, 2019
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Indianapolis, Indiana
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana is sponsoring a Fair Housing Legal Seminar on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the John Boner Neighborhood Centers in Indianapolis from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM. The featured speaker will be Professor Robert Schwemm.
This legal seminar is designed to give a detailed overview of the federal Fair Housing Act, its regulations, and case law of interest. At this seminar, attendees will learn about fair housing concepts, protected classes, covered transactions, reasonable accommodations and modifications, theories of proof, damages and other relief, current litigation and trends, key HUD regulations, and the role of HUD and DOJ. An update on fair housing cases of interest will be provided. Although this training is designed for practicing attorneys, it is open to all for registration.
Robert G. Schwemm, is the Ashland-Spears Distinguished Research Professor and William L. Matthews, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Prior to becoming a law professor, Professor Schwemm practiced with Sidley & Austin in Washington, D.C., and then served as chief trial counsel for the Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities in Chicago, Illinois. He is a graduate of Amherst College and the Harvard Law School. Professor Schwemm formerly taught civil procedure, constitutional law, and civil rights. He retired in 2019 but continues to speak on fair housing issues and law.
His publications include a treatise entitled Housing Discrimination: Law and Litigation and numerous articles in leading law reviews throughout the country. His litigation experience includes three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor Schwemm also served as Acting Dean of the College of Law in 1998-99.
Agenda: A draft agenda may be viewed here. Additional training materials will be provided on-site. A box lunch will be provided for lunch.
Note: This training is designed for those interested in fair housing and in representing plaintiffs in fair housing litigation. If you are seeking information in how to defend claims in fair housing litigation, this seminar will not meet those expectations.
Continuing Education: Continuing Legal Education Credits (5.3 credits) have been approved through the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education. Verification letter here.
Cost: The registration fee for this all day training is only $75 which includes a boxed lunch! Payments must be received in advance of the training. No refunds will be given for cancellations on or after October 20, 2019.
Parking: Free parking is available in the lots at the John Boner Neighborhood Centers. Street parking is also available.
Registration: To register, click here. Seating is limited so register soon. Due to seating limitations, persons must register in advance. Due to budget limitations, scholarships are not available for this seminar.
Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities: Please note on your registration form if any accommodations are needed. The FHCCI will do its best to provide needed accommodations.
If you have any questions, please contact the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana at 317-644-0673 or info@fhcci.org
Visit Event Page »Date: 11/12/2019
Time: 1:00 PM
Information:
Fair Housing Rental Basics Training
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
1:00-3:00 PM (Eastern)
Lebanon, Indiana
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATE/TIME: In partnership with the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), the FHCCI is hosting a Fair Housing Rental Basics Training on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Lebanon Public Library in Lebanon, Indiana from 1:00-3:00 PM (Eastern).
AGENDA: Topics to be addressed include: Overview of fair housing laws (rental focus), Major fair housing regulations and guidance, Advertising requirements, and Disability specific regulations.
WORKSHOP COST: There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, advance registration is required due to seating limitations.
PARKING: Parking is free.
REGISTRATION: To register for the workshop, click here. This event is open to the public but advance registration is required. Space is limited.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Please contact Amy at the FHCCI if any accommodations are needed or note on your registration. Alternate formats of materials will be available upon request for those with disabilities.
SPONSORS: The funding for this workshop is provided by Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA), the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Visit Event Page »Date: 11/13/2019
Time: 1:00 PM
Information:
Fair Housing Disability Training
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
1:00-4:00 PM (Eastern)
Rushville, Indiana
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATE/TIME: In partnership with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and Indiana Disability Rights, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is hosting a Fair Housing Disability Training on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Rushville Public Library in Rushville, Indiana from 1:00-4:00 PM (Eastern).
AGENDA: This training will focus on rental specific regulations. Topics to be addressed include: Overview of fair housing laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act; Common types of disability based housing discrimination; Disability specific fair housing regulations including reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, and design and construction accessibility requirements; and Common questions related to animals as reasonable accommodation.
WORKSHOP COST: There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, advance registration is required due to seating limitations.
PARKING: Parking is free.
REGISTRATION: To register for the workshop, click here. Registration is required. Space is limited.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Please contact Amy at the FHCCI if any accommodations are needed or note on your registration. Alternate formats of materials will be available upon request for those with disabilities.
SPONSORS: The funding for this workshop is provided by the the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Visit Event Page »Date: 11/20/2019
Time: 1:00 PM
Information:
Fair Housing Rental Basics Training
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
1:00-3:00 PM (Eastern)
Mishawaka, Indiana
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATE/TIME: In partnership with the City of Mishawaka, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is hosting a Fair Housing Rental Basics Training on Thursday, November 20, 2019 at the City of Mishawaka Council Chambers in Mishawaka, Indiana from 1:00-3:00 PM (Eastern).
AGENDA: Topics to be addressed include: Overview of fair housing laws (rental focus), Major fair housing regulations and guidance, Advertising requirements, and Disability specific regulations.
WORKSHOP COST: There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, advance registration is required due to seating limitations.
PARKING: Parking is free.
REGISTRATION: To register for the workshop, click here. This event is open to the public but advance registration is required. Space is limited.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Please contact Amy at the FHCCI if any accommodations are needed or note on your registration. Alternate formats of materials will be available upon request for those with disabilities.
SPONSORS: The funding for this workshop is provided by the City of Mishawaka and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Visit Event Page »Date: 12/05/2019
Time: 1:00 PM
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Fair Lending Training
Thursday, December 5, 2019
1:00-3:00 PM (Eastern)
Elkhart, Indiana
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
DATE/TIME: In partnership with the City of Elkhart, the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) is hosting a Fair Lending Training on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the High Dive Pavilion in Elkhart, Indiana from 1:00-3:00 PM (Eastern).
AGENDA: This training will focus on sales and lending regulations under fair housing laws. Topics to be addressed include: an overview of fair housing protections, recent lending cases involving housing, common forms of fair lending discrimination, redlining, the dangers of rent-to-own housing transactions, and more!
WORKSHOP COST: There is no cost to attend this workshop; however, advance registration is required due to seating limitations.
PARKING: Parking is free.
REGISTRATION: To register for the workshop, click here. Registration is required. Space is limited.
REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments will be provided courtesy of 1st Source Bank.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: Please contact Amy at the FHCCI if any accommodations are needed or note on your registration. Alternate formats of materials will be available upon request for those with disabilities.
SPONSORS: The funding for this workshop is provided by the City of Elkhart and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
Visit Event Page »Date: 04/09/2020
Time: 9:00 AM
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FHCCI’s 8th Annual Fair Housing Conference
Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Indianapolis, Indiana
SAVE THE DATE! MORE INFO TO COME!
DATE/TIME: The FHCCI’s 8th Annual Fair Housing Conference will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Marriott East in Indianapolis from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Save the date! More info to come.
PAST CONFERENCES: Want to learn about previous FHCCI conferences? Visit our events pages: 2019 Conference, 2018 Conference, 2017 Conference, 2016 Conference, 2015 Conference, 2014 Conference
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the conference, contact the FHCCI. We hope to see you on April 9th at this informative fair housing event!
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