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The ERC calls on the DC Council and Mayor Bowser to restore OHR’s funding to FY2022 levels, and provide additional funding so that the agency can investigate discrimination complaints based on [...]

The hearing was held virtually before the Committee on Government Operations and Facilities on February 24,  2022, at 12 pm. Fair Housing Rights Program Manager Susie McClannahan testified on [...]

The ERC submitted testimony regarding the DC Housing Authority's performance to the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization on February 7, 2022.

Thanks to all who made waves with us last week at our virtual members meeting!

Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and Mr. Sylvester Fiers reached a settlement with Walter Reed National Military Hospital and U.S Navy Exchange Service Command to provide wheelchair [...]

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and eight local government partners have launched a survey to collect feedback from residents.

In recent months, ERC Executive Director Kate Scott and Fair Housing Rights Program Manager Susie McClannahan have joined discussions on radio shows to share their fair housing expertise. 

Through a recent testing investigation, the ERC uncovered likely discriminatory behavior against people with disabilities by a housing provider operating in Maryland and Washington, DC.

Through a recent testing investigation, the ERC uncovered likely discriminatory behavior against people with disabilities by a housing provider in Arlington, Virginia.

The 2020 annual report highlights the ERC's work in fair housing, disability rights and accessibility, and public accommodations for the 2020 calendar year.