Housing Authority Advocacy Workshop
Housing Authority Advocacy Workshop
Join us for a live virtual workshop
Are you a participant or an applicant in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and have questions about accommodations? In this virtual workshop, you’ll learn more about Housing Authority standards and the steps you can take to fix common problems.
Afterwards, we will offer 15-minute consultations with a member of the Equal Access and Housing Practice Group.
When:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
12:00 PM
Pacific Time
About the virtual workshop:
Applicants to, and participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing have the right to request reasonable accommodations to access their housing programs.
In this virtual workshop, we will:
- Discuss how rights are often applied to Housing Authorities and best practices in making these requests.
- Discuss Housing Authority administrative processes and how to self-advocate within the Housing Authorities.
- Review common questions and rules that often arise from our callers with vouchers, such as source of income discrimination.
- Explain the In-Home Supportive Services income exclusions with attendees.
If you still have questions after the virtual workshop, you can request to chat with an Equal Access and Housing team member in a private 15-minute consultation. If you need more in-depth support, we can set up a separate appointment for you.
Speakers:
Debra Benci-Woodward is an attorney with Disability Rights of California and has been practicing for over 20 years. Her specialization is working directly with clients to help them understand their rights and self-advocate effectively. Prior to DRC, Debbie managed the Unlawful Detainers and Small Claims clinics at the Yolo County Superior Court.
Kristen Evans is a Staff Attorney with Equal Access and Housing and will host this virtual workshop. Equal Access and Housing (EAH) is a small team of advocates, social workers, and attorneys providing free limited, short-term legal services on housing issues to people with disabilities throughout California. We believe that sharing knowledge and connecting people to resources will empower people with disabilities to be able to make the best housing decisions for themselves.