THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL FHACT FAIR HOUSING CONFERENCE

FAIR HOUSING 2013:

THE 45th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT

THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE FAIR HOUSING ACT

“CELEBRATE NOW…BUT CONTINUE TO ACT”

SPONSORED BY:CO-SPONSORED BY:

FAIR HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUTCONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, INC

CONTRIBUTING PARTNER:

CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

DATE: Thursday, April 25, 2013PLACE:Sheraton Hartford South

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.100 Capital Boulevard

Rocky Hill, CT 06067

FAIR HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT

1028 Boulevard, #354

West Hartford, CT 06119

OUR CONFERENCE VENUE HAS CHANGED…

The 2013 Annual FHACT Fair Housing Conference is being held at the SHERATON HARTFORD SOUTH HOTEL (formerly the Rocky Hill Marriott), 100 Capital Boulevard, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

The Sheraton Hartford South is conveniently located immediately adjacent to Exit 23 off of I-91.

If you are coming from the north, turn left off the exit ramp; or if you are coming from the south, turn right off the exit ramp Then take the first right onto Capital Boulevard. The hotel will be on the right.

There is plenty of FREE PARKING immediately adjacent to the hotel.

34th A N N U A L F H A C T F A I R H O U S I N G C O N F E R E N C E P R O G R A M

FAIR HOUSING 2013:

THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAIR HOUSING ACT

THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE FAIR HOUSING ACT

“CELEBRATE NOW…BUT CONTINUE TO ACT”

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Sheraton Hartford South

100 Capital Boulevard

Rocky Hill, CT 06067

8:30 AM
Registration / 12:15 PM
Deli and Salad Buffet Luncheon
Buffet offerings include:
9:10 AM
Welcome and Overview
Margaret K. Suib, Esq.
Chairperson – FHACt / Pasta, Tuna, and Mixed Green Salads,
Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, and Assorted Cheeses
Artisan Breads and Rolls,
Dessert; Coffee, Tea, Soda, and Bottled Water
9:15 AM
‘Connecticut’s New Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice: What We’ve Learned and How Cities/Towns Can Use It When Seeking Funding’
Erin Boggs, Esq.
Connecticut Fair Housing Center / 1:30 PM
‘Fair Housing Jeopardy’ – interactive game to be played by conference attendees
Judith I. Johannsen, Assistant Counsel,
Connecticut Association of Realtors®, Inc., as Alex Trebek
10:00 AM
‘Is It Time for a Second Emancipation Proclamation? Racial Segregation in Housing and Education’
Dr. Noliwe M. Rooks
Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Cornell University / 2:15 PM
‘The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Laws: How and When They Apply’
Attorney Marc Anthony Gallucci
ADACC (Americans with Disability Act Coalition of CT)
11:00 AM
PANEL – ‘Disparate Impact and Fair Housing Enforcement’
Moderator:
Robert Zamlowski, Esq., Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities (CHRO), Fair Housing Unit Supervisor
Panelists:
Michelle Dumas-Kueler, Esq., CHRO
Erin Kemple, Esq., CT Fair Housing Center
Susan M. Forward, HUD Region 1 Director (Boston) / 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Door Prize Drawings
FHACt Chairperson and Conference Committee Members
NOTE: You must be present to win a prize

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ACCOMODATIONS FOR A DISABILITY OR DIETARY RESTRICTION PLEASE CONTACT FHACT CHAIRPERSON

MARGARET SUIB AT 203-854-7820

2013 FHACT FAIR HOUSING CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION FORM

The deadline to register is Thursday, April 11, 2013

NOTE:The FHACt membership structure is now based on type of organization. Your annual dues are due in April and you can renew your membership or join FHACt now as part of your conference registration.

To pay your dues, refer to the box below for your “membership structure” dues level and place that amount on the “Membership Dues” line below. For one annual dues amount, each organization may have up to 10 members.

For information regarding dues level, dues waiver or general conference registration concerns, contact FHACt Secretary, Nancy Kasper at (860) 749-0809 or via email at .

NEW FHACT MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE
Individual......
Non-profits, Consultants, Housing Authorities......
Non-CDBG Entitlement Communities, Small Businesses (less than 250 employees),
Real Estate Boards, Federal and State Agencies......
CDBG Entitlement Communities......
Large for-profit Corporations......
For one annual dues amount, each organization may have up to 10 members.
NOTE:as per the FHACt bylaws, requests for a total and/or partial waiver of the membership fee will be considered by the FHACt Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. / $25
$35
$50
$75
$250

# OF CONFERENCE ATTENDEES ______X $65 =$______(Deli buffet lunch included)

MEMBERSHIP DUES$______

TOTAL AMOUNT OF CHECK$______

If you have multiple members and/or conference attendees, fill out the form on the following sheet.

PLEASE SEND THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FEE CHECK, MADE PAYABLE TO -- THE FAIR HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF CT -- TO: Thomas Ivers, FHACt Treasurer, 1028 Boulevard #354, West Hartford, CT 06119

Primary Contact: Phone:

Is Primary Contact attending conference? Yes No

Organization:

Address:

City: State: Zip: Email:

NOTE: Need a new W9 form or other document to complete your conference registration and/or dues payment?

Contact FHACt Treasurer, Thomas Ivers at (203) 783-3230.

FORM – For Additional Members and/or Attendees
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*if unable to provide an email address, a telephone number only is acceptable. † For one annual dues amount, each organization may have up to 10 members