In this practical, housing-focused training, service coordinators and human services staff working in and with affordable housing communities will gain a solid foundation in Fair Housing laws and how to apply them in real-world settings. The session is designed to help staff confidently support residents while reducing legal and operational risk for housing providers. This training is hosted in collaboration with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority.

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Ensuring access to housing is a cornerstone of community development. This session will highlight effective strategies for promoting compliance with fair housing laws. Panelists will share examples of outreach, education and enforcement efforts that have made a measurable impact. Attendees will gain practical insights into incorporating fair housing practices into county program design, community engagement and organizational culture.

This event is part of the NACCED 50th Annual Educational Conference and Training and is co-hosted by our friends at Root Policy Research.

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This interactive training is designed specifically for Section 504 Coordinators working in affordable and multifamily housing settings. The session provides a clear, actionable overview of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, focusing on how to implement its requirements on the ground.

We’ll move beyond theory to equip coordinators with real-world tools, case-based examples, and a step-by-step framework for fulfilling their responsibilities effectively and defensibly. This session is ideal for both newly designated 504 Coordinators and those seeking to strengthen their compliance practices. This training is hosted in collaboration with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority.

Despite priority shifts in federal leadership, fair housing enforcement continues at all levels. This session explores why fair housing remains essential civic and economic policy. Attendees will gain tools to strengthen housing programs, expand housing choice, and mitigate risk—reinforcing that fair housing is not optional, but sound public policy.

This event is part of the 2025 Housing Colorado Conference.

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In an era of increasing scrutiny and shifting legal landscapes, understanding the fundamentals of fair housing is not optional—it’s essential. Fair Housing Basics is an engaging and accessible 90-minute training designed for housing providers, property managers, nonprofit staff, developers, and local government partners who need a clear, actionable understanding of their responsibilities under the federal Fair Housing Act.

Led by the experienced team at Balanced Housing Solutions —a mission-driven firm focused on compliance, accessibility, and equity—this session breaks down the law into real-world scenarios and practical tools. We don’t just teach regulations; we equip your team to recognize risk, respond appropriately, and foster communities where everyone has a fair shot at housing stability.

Navigating assistance animal requests is one of the most common—and most misunderstood - fair housing responsibilities facing housing providers today. This 90-minute training cuts through the confusion and delivers clear, practical guidance on how to evaluate and respond to reasonable accommodation requests related to service animals and emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act.

Led by the expert team at Balanced Housing Solutions - including former federal fair housing enforcement officials - this session goes beyond the basics. You’ll gain insights directly informed by years of investigating, defending, and resolving real-world HUD and DOJ enforcement cases. Our firsthand experience means we don’t just know the rules - we’ve helped shape and enforce them.

Whether you’re onsite property management staff, regional leadership, or in compliance or legal support roles, this training gives you the tools to reduce risk, improve consistency, and make confident decisions when assistance animal requests come across your desk.

This session explores how Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibiting disability discrimination in federally funded programs - applies directly to affordable and supportive housing. Participants will gain practical tools for designing and managing accessible housing while examining timely challenges that are reshaping the field. Key topics include compliance with design standards, effective tenant policies, and emerging debates like the tension between accessibility retrofits and sustainability goals, and integrating neurodiversity into physical space design. Through panel insights, a hands-on checklist, and lively discussion, attendees will leave prepared to align their projects with both legal mandates and forward-thinking inclusion strategies.