Webinars, Expos, and Workshops, Oh My! Check Out ERC’s Fair Housing Month Events.
We’re excited to announce our biggest slate of events ever, featuring Know Your Rights webinars, in-person resource fairs, and more.
New Lawsuit Challenges Big Tech Firm Meta for Discrimination in Advertising Higher Education Opportunities
This lawsuit marks a significant step in holding Big Tech companies like Meta accountable for their role in maintaining and exacerbating racial and economic inequities.
Equal Rights Center Files Accessible Design and Construction Complaints Against Properties in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore
"It’s obscene that developers continue to shirk their responsibility to provide accessible housing, and I’m hopeful these actions will bring them into compliance."
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.
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.”
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.
Equal Rights Center Sues District Housing Provider for Unlawful, Overly Broad Tenant Screening Criteria
"By taking this action today, we hope to ensure that renters with vouchers, prior evictions, and criminal records can get the fair shot at housing they deserve."
