Provides assistance to individuals who feel they have been the victim of housing discrimination due to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ethnic group, marital status, Vietnam Era or disabled Veteran status, family status, or ancestry. Handles housing discrimination issues dealing with renting, home purchase, mortgage, or insurance.

Oversees issues of housing discrimination. This includes landlord and tenant rights and responsibiliites and required repair and maintenance to rental properties.

County development focused on new businesses, expansion or retention of jobs and administration of county's fair housing program through the county's CDBG grant program.

The Ohio Civil Rights Commission is a law enforcement agency. The duty of the Commission is to investigate charges of discrimination and determine whether or not violations of the law have occurred. The agency investigates allegations of discrimination in the areas of employment, public accommodations, housing, credit, and disability (higher education) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability and military status. Familial status is a protected basis in housing. Age is not a protected basis in housing. Ohio Civil Rights Commission employees are law enforcement officers and must remain neutral.

Provides assistance to private and public agencies and industry in developing and implementing affirmative action programs within the city of Dayton only.

Complaints of housing discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, handicap, military status or sex are received from clients. Resolving these complaints may consist of investigating, testing, conciliating, or possibly referring to a higher legal resource for resolution.

Oversees the administration and enforcement of fair housing laws which prohibits the discrimination of individuals based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability when buying or renting a home. Accepts and investigates complaints of housing discrimination.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Accepts and investigates reports of housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, and familial status.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

The mission of the EEOC, as set forth in its strategic plan, is to promote equal opportunity in employment through administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through education and technical assistance.

Fair housing is a right protected by federal and state law. Fair housing means you may freely choose a place to live without regard to your race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin or familial status.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

Information on homelessness and homeless issues in Ohio. Assists housing organizations and homeless service providers in Ohio through advocacy, training and technical assistance, research and public education. Offer guidance on a variety of housing issues: landlord-tenant law, the Fair Housing Act, tenant organization and affordable housing preservation.

Evaluates education cases related to disability access and special education (including evaluations, behavior plans and modifications or failure to follow Individual Education Plans {IEP's}); school enrollment issues (including homelessness and school fees/records/other barriers); language access (bilingual services for child and parent/guardian) school discipline, including expulsion hearings and appeals and manifestation determination reviews (MDR's); post-secondary education for individuals with a disability that cannot access education; lawsuit filed by the school against the applicant to collect education expenses.

Legal services are provided during legal clinics. Referrals to community attorneys who offer pro bono or discounted services are also given.

Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Eviction *Grievance/Informal meeting (if you have rent-subsidized housing) *Lockouts by landlord without court order *Utility shutoff by landlord without court order *Retaliation by landlord *Concerns related to domestic violence *Discrimination based on protected classes (race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability) *Lead poisoning issues *Mobile home tenant and owner issues *Foreclosures *Land contract issues *Eviction record sealings *Security Deposits *Conditions/Rent Escrow issues *Small Claims lawsuit by landlord

Investigates housing discrimination complaints throughout the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been encountered discrimination in housing (both in the public and private sector, whether rental units or purchased housing). If necessary the agency can do discrimination testing to confirm discrimination allegations. Can also make referrals to outside agencies for legal and other related services. Also conducts educational workshops for landlords, rental agents, real estate agents, and others as to what constitutes discrimination in housing. And how they can best comply with the law.

Provides land-use and infrastructure planning, grant writing, economic development, fair housing local government contact (except for Warren and Niles), affordable housing, zoning and subdivision reviews, floodplain administration, mapping, and information services. Most funding programs and services provided are available to persons living outside of most cities and villages. Please call to request information for each program as it varies.

Evaluates education cases related to: - Disability access and special education (including evaluations, behavior plans and modifications or failure to follow IEP); - Enrollment issues (including homelessness and school fees/records or other barriers); - Language access (bilingual services for child and parent/guardian); - School discipline, including expulsion hearings and appeals and manifestation determination reviews (MDR's); - Post-Secondary education for individuals with a disability that cannot access education; - Lawsuit by school to collect education expenses.

Serves as the County Fair Housing Coordinator and answers fair housing questions or complaints.

Provides assistance for people who believe that they have been denied an opportunity to purchase, lease or rent the home or apartment of their choice due to their age, gender, family composition (including families with children under the age of 18 and pregnant women), race or color, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Medicaid or Medicare *Managed care plan issues *Long-term care facilities/nursing home *Hospital Care Assurance Plan (HCAP) *Medical debt lawsuits *Enforce rights as disabled person to participate in state and federal programs