COVID-19 Update
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the City of Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission is closed to the public beginning March 25, 2020 with plans to reopen in April. For assistance, please call (260) 427-1146 and leave a message and someone will reach out to you. You are also encouraged to visit the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission’s website at http://www.fortwaynemetro.org/contact-us/general-inquiries.html. to submit a general inquiry to the Commission. We appreciate your patience through this difficult time.
Fair Housing Protections & the Covid-19 Fact Sheet
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Commission is working to better understand and address any fair housing impacts of this public health emergency. We hope the fact sheet below is helpful to renters, home owners, housing providers, social service providers, and other community organizations, as we all work to address the pandemic.
The EEOC’s updated Pandemic Preparedness document addresses FAQs on workplace pandemic planning, including COVID-19, as it relates to the ADA.The EEOC’s updated Pandemic Preparedness document addresses FAQs on workplace pandemic planning, including COVID-19, as it relates to the ADA.
https://www.eeoc.gov/facts/pandemic_flu.html
People experiencing homelessness often have a higher risk of exposure to infectious diseases. HUD guidance for homeless service providers offers information on preventing and treating these diseases and resources to access local health care centers.