Takes complaints and investigates suspected cases of discrimination in employment due to race, color, age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, retaliation, sexual orientation and gender identity, or equal pay. Does not offer legal advice but will help client understand legal issues surrounding the complaint. Offers clients mediation as an alternative to an investigation.

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.

A housing counselor will work with clients to identify rental resources that meet individual needs. Will review credit reports (or FABCO rental report), review income and household budget, create an action plan, and assist with an online search for current, available properties for rent. Can also review current leases, document any issues with landlords, and discuss options for landlord/tenant disputes. Will also help you file a fair housing compliant if necessary.

Provides class action lawsuit assistance for individuals who believe that they have been denied equal access to employment or that they have been treated unfairly as employees. Challenges all forms of racial, national origin, and sexual discrimination in the workplace, both private and governmental, including discrimination by federal, state, and local agencies. The Project is acclaimed for litigating complex and often protracted class action lawsuits on behalf of women and minorities.

Investigates civil rights, health information privacy, and patient safety confidentiality complaints to find out if there is discrimination or a violation of law and takes action to correct problems.

Enforces state laws about discrimination. Accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing, credit and higher education on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, ancestry or familial status. Offers mediation services for discimination cases.

Provides education on fair housing included attending meetings to present the fair housing laws, publishing news articles concerning fair housing, and distributing fair housing brochures. Also responds directly to inquiries from individuals about possible fair housing violations.

Investigates and rules on charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and institutions of higher education on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and familial status (persons with children).

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *School Discipline (Out of School Suspension and Expulsion) *School Push Out (Emergency Removals, Parent Pick Up Request) *Special Education (Initial Evaluations, Implementation of Individual Education Programs, Implementation of 504 Plans) *Related Services (Transportation, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) *Behavior Supports (Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Assessment) *Enrollment *Language Access *School Fees (Withholding Report Card or Transcript) *Bullying/Harassment *School Access for Homeless Students *Title IX Sex 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.

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.

Accepts complaints involving discrimination in renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

Counsels, mediates, and advocates on behalf of Muslims and other Arabs who have experienced discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes. Works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of Muslims in America.

Counsels, mediates, and advocates on behalf of Muslims and other Arabs who have experienced discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes. Works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of Muslims in America.

SEOLS provides advice and representation for tenants who live in private or subsidized housing. Our goal is to preserve and improve the quality of the tenant’s home. Legal services are provided in the following areas: - Evictions - Fair housing - Security deposits - Issues with the condition of rental properties - Section 8 Voucher terminations - Mortgage foreclosures - Tax foreclosures.

Handles housing discrimination. Goal is to enable all citizens, and prospective citizens to acquire and maintain equal housing accommodations. Individuals might otherwise be discouraged or prohibited from equal housing opportunities based on race, national origin, religion, age, sex, familial status or disability. Duty of commission is to prevent, discourage, and deal with unfair housing practices stemming from prejudices that result from a prospective homeowner or tenant because they are a member of one of the aforementioned groups.

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

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.

Provides counseling on fair housing rights, investigates fair housing complaints and provides information on landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities. Also provides workshops on fair housing and landlord/tenant issues.

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 the following legal services for low-income clients with housing issues: Eviction defense and enforcement of tenants' rights; Protection of public housing subsidies; Home ownership, foreclosure, and access to housing; and other issues related to housing rights, including utility shut-offs, predatory lending, and the rights of tenants with disabilities.

Investigates and rules on charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and institutions of higher education on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and familial status (persons with children).

Provides legal assistance in the following housing areas: wrongful evictions and landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosures, public housing and Section 8 disputes, housing discrimination, utility shut-offs, and other housing-related issues.

Neighborhood Support and Recognition, Reserve A Roll-Off - commercial dumpsters for neighborhood use, Neighborhood Signs, and Training- a resource library and training opportunities offered to neighborhood groups throughout the year. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator. Also, celebrates diverse heritage with a yearly CultureFest event, September 27, 2014 and a Global Education Series. To volunteer or for CultureFest or Global Education Series information call (937) 324-7696. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator.

Accepts, investigates, and rules upon complaints alleging unlawful discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.