By Staff Report, posted Oct 16, 2026 on BizFayetteville.com

The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department invites the community to join Part 1 of the Freedom Begins With Us: Civil Rights & Fair Housing Summit Webinar on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 to 11 a.m.
This free virtual session will feature presentations on accessibility and current fair housing trends.
Darren Gladstone, U.S. Operations Director for RightHear, will discuss innovative accessibility solutions and ways to create more inclusive environments. Gladstone helps organizations develop user-centered accessibility solutions and create spaces that people with visual impairments can navigate independently.
Attorney Theresa L. Kitay of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., will share insight into fair housing issues and developments affecting communities. Atty. Kitay specializes in civil rights and housing accessibility, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 and accessibility compliance for multifamily design and construction.
Participants will learn about accessibility approaches and developments shaping fair housing by attending the webinar.
Register online at this link or visit FayettevilleNC.gov/HumanRelations.
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