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People with disabilities face two main types of barriers when attempting to access housing: physical barriers and policy barriers.

One thing the hottest neighborhoods in D.C.—and in cities across America—have in common is a lack of green spaces.

The complaint alleges that the owners of AVA NoMA violated DC’s consumer protection and anti-discrimination laws by discouraging voucher holders from applying and preventing them from being [...]

ERC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to ensure that The MO comes into compliance with District requirements for equitable tenant screening policies.

ERC submitted a comment on the Baltimore Metropolitan Council's Analysis of Impediments draft, commending the coalition for collaborating across jurisdictions and for committing to use fair [...]

We hope our civil rights expertise can help the D.C. Council to better understand and address the urgent fair housing issues facing the city.

Help local leaders make fair, affordable housing a reality for everyone in the Baltimore region.

"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."

Share your feedback on how D.C. government agencies can improve at the D.C. Council’s Performance Oversight Hearings. 

This blog seeks to educate people with disabilities about the FHA’s requirements so they can identify and report possible violations.