Fair Housing and Disability Rights – #100.2

April 17, 2025 • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

SITE:  Abilene • MCM Elegante Suites •
Cancun Room • 4250 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene TX 79606

ROOM BLOCK:  $119 S/D; call (325) 698-1234
room block cutoff:  April 9, 2025

TRAINER: Kim McGilvray

TO REGISTER

SUMMARY

A comprehensive training class covering all essential information required to operate an assisted housing program in compliance with Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodation and Disability laws, including VAWA, AFFH and service animals. Core class for the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher certification programs.

AGENDA

  • Historical Background
  • Fair Housing Laws
    • Civil Rights Act/ Fair Housing Act
      • Protected Classes
      • Disparate Impact
        • Areas of Concern
        • Burden of Proof
      • Exemptions
    • Disability Rights Laws
      • Architectural Barriers Act
      • Section 504
      • Fair Housing Amendments Act
      • Americans with Disabilities Act
    • PHA Obligations and Responsibilities
    • Person with Disabilities
      • HUD Definition
      • ADA Definition
      • Program applicability of each definition
    • Accessibility and Adaptability
    • Reasonable Accommodations
    • Animal Accommodations
      • Assistance animal versus support animal versus companion animal
      • Program applicability
    • Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
    • Violence Against Womens Act (VAWA)

TRAINER

KIM McGILVRAY has been the Executive Director for the Decatur Housing Authority for the past 15 years where she has maintained a high performance standard during all those years.  Kim takes pride in helping her tenants and keeping her units full.  She is in charge of a small PHA so she wears many and all hats.  With years of experience, Kim has built up knowledge in all areas of the business.  For 9 years, Kim has been the regional president of Big Country Housing Association.  For over 9 years, she has served on the Board for Texas Housing Association where she is currently the President.  She holds a Bachelors Degree with Education and has taught school for 14 years.  Her biggest pride and joy is spending time with her 3 little grands.  She has served on local charity boards to help local families and children. Kim enjoys traveling and soon hopes to cross off Alaska on her bucket list.  She loves attending and watching all sports events.