Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

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The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) offers free conferences, webinars, and in-person events throughout the year to educate on different topics related to civil rights and social justice.

2024 PHRC Disability Conference

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Don't Leave Me Out! Holistic Approaches for Disability Inclusion & Resolving Conflict

Tuesday, July 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Harrisburg Hilton, One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA
Virtual option available
This is a wheelchair-accessible event. ASL services & reasonable accommodations will be provided.
This hybrid conference will offer engaging sessions on a variety of topics about how individuals with disabilities navigate through various conflict situations, including bullying, interactions with the criminal justice system, armed conflict, mediation, and more.
This is a free conference, but you do need to register to attend.
We also are offering a limited number of free networking tables, where organizations can share information about their programs and services. You can apply to host a table here.
If you have questions, please contact Brittany Mellinger at bmellinger@pa.gov

Fair Housing Empower Hour

If you have questions, please contact Brittany Mellinger.

Assistance Animals

Wednesday, July 31
12-1 p.m.
Service Animal, ESA, Assistance Animal - what’s the difference? Join us to learn about how to successfully navigate assistance animal requests.

Fair Housing & Criminal Records

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
12-1 p.m.
What does a criminal background have to do with fair housing laws? What rights do tenants have? How should a housing provider handle an individualized assessment request? Join us for answers!

Addressing Fair Housing Needs in Rural Communities

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
12-1 p.m.
Rural communities face a unique set of challenges in ensuring equal housing opportunities. Learn more about barriers, resources, and fair housing partnerships in rural communities.