About this Event
Welcome to the 2025 Understanding Fair Housing Annual In-Person and Virtual Conference co-hosted by the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity (GCEO) and The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (Atlanta Housing)! Join us in-person or virtually for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. If attending in person, this event will be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Conference Center Room at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at 77 Forsyth Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia. Our conference aims to deepen your knowledge of fair housing practices and regulations, equipping you with the tools to promote inclusivity and equality in housing. Don't miss this chance to connect with industry experts and fellow professionals. Register now to secure your spot!
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PM
Welcome and Housekeeping Rules
🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:30 PM
Opening Plenary: State of Fair Housing
Host: Executive Director Allona Lane Cross, MPA, GCEO
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
We All Play In the Same Sandbox
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
The Legislative and Political History of the Fair Housing Act
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Fair Housing 101: What is the Law/ Who and What Does it Protect?
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
So, What’s a Reasonable Accommodation, Anyway?
Thursday, April 17, 2025
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Balancing Act: Fair Housing and Sustainability
🕑: 09:50 AM - 11:00 AM
A Practicum: Reasonable Accommodations/Modifications & Design & Construction
Info: Preparing Reasonable Accommodations/Modifications Requests/Responses and Design & Construction Considerations
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Fair Housing Toolkit for Legal and Medical Professionals
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wraparound Services and Mandatory Reporting
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Keynote
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sexual Harassment in Housing
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Understanding The Link Between Human Trafficking and VAWA
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Fair Housing Case Studies and Case Law Update
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Keynote Speaker
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Awards and Acknowledgements
🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:30 PM
Networking Reception (Roosevelt Hall Rooftop) live music
Info: Roosevelt Hall, 660 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MLK Conference Center Room at the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 77 Forsyth Street Southwest, Atlanta, United States
USD 117.05 to USD 175.14
