Environmental Justice Is a Key Component of Fair Housing
Environmental Racism is a systemic form of racism whereby communities of color are disproportionately exposed to and harmed by adverse environmental factors, such as air pollution, water [...]
Civil Rights Group Resolves Litigation Alleging Voucher Discrimination Through Collaboration Agreement with District Housing Provider
The agreement was designed to ensure Related Companies’ tenant screening policies and practices in D.C. align with local prohibitions on discrimination against voucher holders.
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Equal Rights Center Reaches Agreement to Ensure Accessibility for People with Disabilities at Northeast D.C. Apartment Building
Per the settlement, respondents will establish a remedial fund to pay the costs of certain alterations that may be requested by current and future tenants.
“Combat the Tide of Worsening Segregation”: ERC Comments on District’s Annual Action Plan
ERC submitted comments on the District's draft Annual Action Plan, noting where leaders must do more to meet residents' housing needs.
Help Advance Fair Housing in the Baltimore Region!
Your survey answers will help inform the region’s plan to ensure everyone can access safe, affordable housing in their neighborhood of choice.
Equal Rights Center and Uber Reach Agreement on Availability and Safety of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in D.C.
"We are hopeful that the effort we’re announcing today with Uber will help better meet some of our community’s transportation needs."
Timeline of Events in ERC’s Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Uber
This page provides a general timeline of the ERC’s investigation and lawsuit against Uber.
D.C. Civil Rights Group Settles Tenant Screening Discrimination Case Against Rental Property Management Company
“Housing vouchers help level the economic playing field, particularly for communities of color, and we are pleased that AIR Property Management is taking measures to further that goal.”
ERC Encourages HUD to Reduce Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing for People with Criminal Records
The ERC applauds HUD for taking this step to increase access to affordable housing for people with criminal records by ensuring they are not unnecessarily excluded from HUD-assisted programs.
Events that Empower: Highlights from Fair Housing Month 2024
We were thrilled to have your company at the many events we offered, from in-person conferences to educational webinars and more.
