Fair Housing Educational Video Workshops

All Fair Housing workshops listed below are presented by Consumer Advocate Network in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Full list of workshops available on this page:

Rights and Obligations under FAIR Housing Act for Consumers

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Rights and Obligations under FAIR Housing Act,” is presented by Consumer Action Network in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional information can be found below.

Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
Resident Rights & Responsibilities
HUD Exchange
Rights and Responsibilities PPT
Droits Et Responsabilites (Français) PPT

Housing Vouchers and Certificates

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Section 8 Housing Vouchers and Certificates,” is presented by Consumer Action Network in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional information can be found below.

Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet
HUD Section 8 Housing Certificates and Vouchers
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Contact Information
Section 8 Program Background Information
Housing Education Workshop PPT
Taller de Educación de Vivienda (Español) PPT
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How ESCROW Housing Accounts Work For You

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “ESCROW Housing Accounts,” is presented by Consumer Action Network, in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional resources and information can be found below.

HUD Housing Resources
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Fact Sheet
Evaluation of Family Self-Sufficiency Program. ESCROW Housing Accounts PPT
ESCROW Cuentas de Vivienda (Español) PPT

Self-Advocacy under FAIR Housing

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Self-Advocacy Under FAIR,” is presented by Consumer Action Network in partnership with the US Department on Housing and Urban Development. Additional resources and more information can be found below.

Consumer Advocate Network
HUD Housing Resources
DC Transition Self-Advocacy
HUD Fair Housing Booklet
Self-Advocacy Under FAIR Housing
Auto-Representation au sein du Logement FAIR (Francais) PPT

CRF Homes vs. Vouchers vs. SILs: Understanding Your Housing Options

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “CRF Homes vs. Vouchers vs. SILs,” will cover your public housing options, such as Section 8 vouchers and certificates, Community Residential Facilities, and Supported/Supervised Independent living.

DHCD Residential and Community Services Programs
Understanding Your Housing Options
Comprender las Opciones de su Vivienda (Español) PPT

Rights and Recovery for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Consumers

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Rights and Recovery for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Consumers,” is presented by Consumer Action Network, in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional resources can be found below.

Consumer Advocate Network
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
HUD Disability Information
SAMHSA Advance Directives for Behavioral Health Consumers
Rights and Recovery PPT
Derechos y Recuperación (Español) PPT
Droits et Aides à la Guérison (Francais) PPT

Understanding Mental Health and Independent Living

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Understanding Mental Health and Independent Living,” is presented by Consumer Action Network, in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Resources and more information can be found below.

Consumer Advocate Network
HUD Housing Resources
DHCD Independent Living Services
DHCD Consumer Rights
DHCD RSA Eligibility and Intake Process
Independent Living PPT
Salud Mental y Vida Independiente (Español) PPT

Basic Budgeting

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Basic Budgeting,” is presented by Consumer Action Network, in partnership with the US department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional resources can be found below.

HUD Housing Resources
IRS Tax Withholding Estimator
Basic Budgeting PPT
Presupuestación Básico (Español) PPT

Connecting to DC-Based Services

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Connecting to DC-Based Services,” is presented by Consumer Action Network in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional resources and information can be found below.

Consumer Advocate Network
Connecting to DC-Based Services PPT
Conexión a Servicios de DC (Español)

Healthy Living: Personal and Environmental Hygiene and Nutrition

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Healthy Living,” is presented by Consumer Action Network in partnership with the US Department on Housing and Urban Development. Additional resources and more information can be found below.

National Nutrition Month
Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP)
USDA Food and Nutrition
Standards for Success Daily Living
CDC Keeping Hands Clean
Healthy Living PPT
Vida Saludable (Español) PPT
Mode de Vie Sain (Francais) PPT

Maintaining Your Home

This Housing Education Video Workshop, “Maintaining a Healthy Home,” is presented by Consumer Action Network, in partnership with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional resources can be found below.

HUD Healthy Home Booklet
Making Homes Healthier for Families
EPA Protect Indoor Air Quality
Healthy Homes Program Guidance Manual
HUD Lender List Search
Maintaining a Healthy Home PPT
Mantener Su Hogar (Español) PPT

Rights and Obligations Under FAIR Housing ACT for Businesses and Property Managers

Landlords and property managers can find information about FAIR housing best practices, and the rights and obligations of landlords and property managers by visiting the link below.