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Below are a series of links regarding fair housing issues, human and civil rights, and non-profits organizations for North and South Dakota, regionally and federal. Please contact us if you find any links no longer in service. Below are link sections for those who want to jump directly to a section of interest: State Government Agencies with Missions to End Discrimination North and South Dakota City Human Relations Commissions Federal Civil Rights Government Agencies North and South Dakota Apartment/Housing Associations North and South Dakota Real Estate Associations North and South Dakota Architect/Builder Associations North and South Dakota Appraiser Associations North and South Dakota Newspaper Associations North and South Dakota University/College Organizations Promoting Civil and Human Rights North and South Dakota State Government Housing/Civil/Human Rights Resources North and South Legal Resources Other North and South Dakota Human/Civil Rights and Other Resources Out of State Human Rights Organizations The Fair Housing Advocate On-Line: Provides information on press and news related to fair housing/civil rights, HUD resources, case database, and much more. http://www.fairhousing.com HUD Fair Housing Resources: Provides information on fair housing issues at federal agency level. http://www.hud.gov/groups/fairhousing.cfm or http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/ Anti-Discrimination Center: A detailed online fair housing bibliography. http://www.antibiaslaw.com/biblio/biblio.html HUD Office-North Dakota: Link to the Fargo, ND-U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Office and related information. http://www.hud.gov/local/far HUD Office-South Dakota: Link to information on the Sioux Falls, SD-U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Office and related information. http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=sd STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WITH MISSIONS TO END DISCRIMINATION North Dakota Department of Labor/Human Rights Division: Provides the Century Code on state fair housing law and state human rights law, as well as an on-line complaint filing form, newsletter and other information. http://www.state.nd.us/labor/services/human-rights/ South Dakota Division of Human Rights: The mission of the South Dakota Division of Human Rights is to promote equal opportunity through the administration and enforcement of the Human Relations Act of 1972. http://www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/hr/ NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA CITY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONS Bismarck (ND) Human Relations Committee: Mission is to protect and promote the personal dignity of all Bismarck citizens and eliminate any discriminatory barriers that prevent them from reaching their full human potential. Committee seeks to make education and compliance a meaningful and visible strategy as they work to recognize the value of a diverse community. http://bismarck.org/city_departments/department/services.asp?divisionID=0&dID=4#human_relations_committee Brookings (SD) Human Relations Committee: The mission of the Brookings Human Rights Committee (BHRC) is to improve human relations in the Brookings area by fighting discrimination through education and a complaint resolution procedure. http://cityofbrookings.org/departments/cityclerk/humanrights.php Dickinson (ND) Human Relations Commission: The Human Relations Commission was formed to address macro human relations issues such as attitudes, understandings, and acceptance of people of varied backgrounds, beliefs, races, lifestyles, and promotion of diversity. Click the link and choose "Committees" to access info on the Human Relations Commission. http://www.dickinsongov.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={AC7D7AC9-3934-40DB-BE7D-4DA7CD103E9C}&DE={E56425BE-CFBC-4CE8-8293-362CA86F3A09} Fargo (ND) Human Relations Commission: Works in the Fargo, ND community to promote acceptance and respect of diversity and discourage all forms of discrimination. http://www.cityoffargo.com/CityInfo/Departments/PlanningandDevelopment/HumanRelations/ Sioux Falls (SD) Human Relations Commission: The Sioux Falls, SD Human Relations Commission is the local government agency responsible for the prevention and elimination of illegal discrimination. www.siouxfalls.org/relations FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES U.S. Commission on Civil Rights: http://www.usccr.gov/index.html U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development: Resource for housing related issues and much, much more. http://www.hud.gov U.S. Department of Justice-Civil Rights Division: Press, organizational and other related information. http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA APARTMENT/HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS Bismarck-Mandan Apartment Association: Resource for apartment rentals and membership for Bismarck-Mandan, ND community. http://www.bisman-apts.com Black Hills Area Multi-Housing Association: Resource for apartment rentals and membership for South Dakota Black Hills community. http://www.bhmultihousing.org/ North Dakota Apartment Association: Resource for the North Dakota landlord/tenant booklet and membership information for North Dakota apartment owners and managers. http://www.ndaa.net/ South Dakota Multi-Housing Association: Trade association for South Dakota's apartment and rental housing industry. http://www.sdmha.com/ NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA REAL ESTATE AGENT ASSOCIATIONS North Dakota Association of Realtors: Listing of North Dakota member realtors and other related information. http://www.ndrealtors.com/ South Dakota Association of Realtors: Listing of South Dakota member realtors and other related information. http://www.sdrealtor.org/ NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA ARCHITECT/BUILDER ASSOCIATIONS AIA North Dakota: North Dakota Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. http://www.aianorthdakota.org/ AIA South Dakota: South Dakota Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. http://www.aiasouthdakota.com/ North Dakota Association of Builders: Represents North Dakota builders. http://www.ndbuild.com/ South Dakota Home Builders Association: Represents South Dakota builders. http://www.sdhomebuilders.com/ NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA APPRAISER ASSOCIATIONS South Dakota Department of Revenue & Regulation: Provides certification of continuing education requirements for appraisers. http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/reg/appraisers/appraiser.html NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATIONS North Dakota Newspaper Association: Information related to the state's newspaper community, membership, links and more. http://www.ndna.com South Dakota Newspaper Association: Information related to the state's newspaper community, membership, links and more. http://www.sdna.com/ NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS (This section is a work in progress...) Dickinson State University: DSU Global Awareness Initiative: http://www.dsu.nodak.edu/Global.asp Links to a number of DSU student organizations may be found at: http://www.dsu.nodak.edu/clubs.asp Minot State University: Native American Cultural Awareness Center: http://www.minotstateu.edu/nacenter/ Disability Services: http://www.minotstateu.edu/disability_services/ Links to a number of MSU student organizations may be found at: http://www.minotstateu.edu/student_organizations.htm North Dakota State University: NDSU Diversity Council: http://www.ndsu.edu/diversity/ Safe Zone info: http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/memorial_union/safezone/ Links to NDSU student organizations may be found at: http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/memorial_union/saoindex.php South Dakota State University: Office of Diversity: http://www3.sdstate.edu/Administration/OfficeforDiversityEnhancement/Index.cfm Disability Services: http://www3.sdstate.edu/StudentLife/DisabilityServices/Index.cfm Links to a number of SDSU student associations including Indian Students Association, International Relations Club, Native American Club, Islamic Cultural Club, and many others may be found at: http://studentaffairs.sdstate.edu/StudentUnion/StudentActivities/directory.htm University of North Dakota: Diversity Advisory Subcommittee: http://www.und.edu/dept/diversity/ Links to a number of UND student associations including Asian Student Association, Native American Law Student Association, 10% Society, and many others may be found at: http://www.union.und.edu/involvement/studentorgs/directory.htm University of South Dakota: Office of Diversity: http://www.usd.edu/diversity/ Disability Services: http://www.usd.edu/ds/ Links to a number of USD student associations, including the 10% Society, the Black Student Union, Chinese Student Scholars, International Students Club, Native American Students Association, and many others may be found at: http://www.usd.edu/orgs/ NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSING/CIVIL/HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCES North Dakota: Legal Services of North Dakota: Civil Legal Services For Disadvantaged Elderly or Low-Income North Dakotans Who Can't Afford An Attorney. http://www.legalassist.org North Dakota Housing Finance Agency: Coordinate various homeownership and rehabilitation programs for low-income, first time home buyers and people with disabilities. http://www.ndhfa.state.nd.us/ North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission: Work to advance various issues of concern to American Indians in North Dakota. http://www.health.state.nd.us/ndiac/ North Dakota Office of the Attorney General: Link to ND AG's Office which provides downloadable brochures on Landlord/Tenant rights and Small Claims Court. http://www.ag.state.nd.us/ndag/ North Dakota Senior Info-Line: North Dakota Department of Human Services which has a broad list of agency and non-profit services available nation-wide. www.ndseniorinfoline.com South Dakota: South Dakota Bureau of Indian Affairs: No link available at this time. South Dakota Housing Development Authority: Coordinate various homeownership and rehabilitation programs for low-income, first time home buyers and people with disabilities. http://www.sdhda.org/ South Dakota Landlord/Tenant Law: Link to SD Century Code on Landlord/Tenant law. http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/Index.cfm?FuseAction=DisplayStatute&FindType=Statute&txtStatute=43-32 South Dakota Office of the Attorney General: Link to SD AG's Office which provides downloadable publications and other information. http://www.state.sd.us/attorney/ North Dakota: The Arc of Bismarck: Works to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. http://www.arcofbismarck.org/ The Arc of Cass County: To promote inclusion, independence and self-determination through advocacy and education for people with developmental disabilities in Cass County, ND. http://www.ArcCassND.com/ Dakota Center for Independent Living: Advocates for community based services and training opportunities that assist people with disabilities to live more independently in the Bismarck-Mandan, ND community. http://www.dakotacil.org/ Family Voices of North Dakota: Assist families of children with special needs. http://www.geocities.com/ndfv/ Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living: Work toward equality and inclusion for people with disabilities in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN community. http://www.macil.org/freedom/ Great Plains Assistance Dogs Foundation: Non-profit who trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. Located in Jud, ND. http://www.greatplainsdogs.com/ Independence, Inc.: Serves those with disabilities in meeting needs. Service area is Northwest North Dakota. www.independencecil.org Mental Health Association of North Dakota: Mission is to improve the range, quantity and quality of care and treatment for persons with mental illnesses, to promote mental health for all persons, to remove the stigma associated with mental illnesses, and contribute to research into the prevention, treatment and cure of mental illnesses. http://www.mhand.org/ North Dakota Association for the Deaf: Involved in the issues affecting the deaf community in North Dakota. http://www.corpcomm.net/~mhill/ North Dakota Association of the Blind: Involved in the issues affecting the visually impaired of North Dakota. http://www.ndab.org North Dakota Center for People with Disabilities: It is the mission of the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities to advance the state of the art and promote the adoption of practices that effectively and appropriately increase the independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of people who have disabilities. http://ndcpd.org/ North Dakota Disabilities Advocacy Consortium: Independent group of North Dakota organizations interested in advocating for public policy that will benefit North Dakotans with disabilities and their families. http://www.nddac.org North Dakota Protection & Advocacy Project: Link to state agency which advocates for and protects the rights of North Dakotans with disabilities. http://www.ndpanda.org/ Options, Inc.: Options is one of eight Center's For Independent Living in the State of Minnesota and also serves 8 counties in NE North Dakota (Cavalier, Pembina, Walsh, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Nelson & Traill). Their web site is designed to inform you about their philosophy and programs and also to serve as a resource. http://www.macil.org/options.html Paralyzed Veterans of America-North Central Chapter: Serves the States of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Information on the Chapter can be obtained at: http://www.ncpva.org/ South Dakota: Paralyzed Veterans of America-North Central Chapter: Serves the States of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Information on the Chapter can be obtained at: http://www.ncpva.org/ Prairie Freedom Center: Prairie Freedom Center for Independent Living was established over twenty years ago at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The founders believed in the human value, contribution, and spirit of individuals who have significant disabilities. They believed all people, including individuals with disabilities, should have the right to determine how and where they should live. Offices located in Sioux Falls, Madison, Mitchell and Yankton, SD. http://www.pfcil.org/ South Dakota Advocacies Services: Link to organization which advocates for and protects the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities. http://www.sdadvocacy.com/ South Dakota Centers for Independent Living: Link for contact information to ILs in South Dakota. http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/southDakota.html South Dakota Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities: Advocates for the full inclusion of all individuals of all ages with disabilities in all aspects of society. http://www.sd-ccd.org/ South Dakota Association for the Blind: Involved in the issues affecting the visually impaired of South Dakota. http://w3.dtgnet.com/sdab/ Western Resources for dis-ABLED Independence: Independent living center. Located in Rapid City, SD with branch offices in Pierre and Spearfish, SD. http://www.wrdi.org/ Regional or National Organizations: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: Litigation information as related to mental health law. http://www.bazelon.org Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST: HUD funded project which provides training and resources on the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Requirements. http://www.fairhousingfirst.org/ Paralyzed Veterans of America-North Central Chapter: Serves the States of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. Information on the Chapter can be obtained at: http://www.ncpva.org/ NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA LEGAL SERVICES Legal Assistance of North Dakota: Provides legal advice to low income and elderly individuals. http://www.legalassist.org/ South Dakota Legal Services: Contact information for Dakota Plains Legal Services and East River Legal Services which provide legal advice to low income and the elderly is available at: http://www.hud.gov/local/sd/homeless/legalaid.cfm OTHER NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA CIVIL/HUMAN RIGHTS AND OTHER RESOURCES Abused Adult Resource Center: Headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, has been helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for more than 20 years. http://www.abusedadultresourcecenter.com/ Dakota Outright: Serves as a community resource for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) community and their allies in central and western North Dakota. http://www.dakotaoutright.org/ Democracy in Action: A grassroots movement of women working to bring about progressive change in South Dakota and is committed to informing and energizing voters and creating a climate where progressive candidates are elected. http://www.sddia.org/ Equality North Dakota: Is a statewide gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights organization. http://www.equalitynd.org/ Migrant Legal Services: Non-profit organization providing free legal services for migrant farmworkers in Minnesota and North Dakota. http://www.mnlegalservices.org/about/mls.shtml League of Women Voters of North Dakota: The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought since 1920 to improve the systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy. http://www.lwvnd.org/ LWV of Bismarck-Mandan: http://www.lwvnd.org/bismarck.html LWV of Red River Valley: http://www.lwvnd.org/rrv.html NARAL Pro-Choice South Dakota: http://www.prochoicesd.org/ North Dakota American Association of University Women (AAUW): Committed to making a significant impact on education and equity for all women and girls. http://www.aauwnd.org/ North Dakota Community Action Agencies: Provides contact information for the Community Action organizations located in North Dakota, including web site information if available. http://www.hud.gov/local/far/CAA.html North Dakota Consensus Council: Private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to the improvement of government structure, services, and policy primarily in North Dakota and the Great Plains. http://www.agree.org North Dakota Council on Abused Women's Services: Seeks legislation, policy, and systems changes to promote victim safety and offender accountability. http://www.ndcaws.org/ North Dakota Human Rights Coalition: Works to effect change so that all people in North Dakota enjoy full human rights. http://www.ndhrc.org/ North Dakota Jump$tart Coalition: The North Dakota Jump$tart Coalition is comprised of over 18 organizations, government agencies, financial institutions, corporations, and individuals. Working together we are able to join forces to improve the personal financial literacy of all North Dakotans. http://www.ndjumpstart.org/index.cfm North Dakota Women's Network: Private, nonprofit organization which will serve as the catalyst for improving the lives of women through communication, legislation and increased public activism.. http://ndwomen.org/ People Escaping Poverty Project: Grassroots organization on North Dakota-Minnesota border which advances economic justice and human rights. http://www.pepp.org/modules/xoopspoll/ Planned Parenthood of MN/ND/SD: Planned Parenthood works to make sure all people have the information and the means to decide freely and responsibly whether and when to have children. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/mn-nd-sd/ Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead: Mission is to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling services free of charge to all persons who have been victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. http://www.raccfm.com/ South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women: A network providing education, an advocacy voice and collective action on behalf of individuals and organizations. http://sdanw.org/jsite/index.php South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children and therefore is committed to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and their children. http://www.southdakotacoalition.org/ South Dakota Community Action Agencies: Link for contact information to CAAs in South Dakota. http://www.state.sd.us/social/CommunityAssistance/ Sisseton: http://www.nesdcap-nesdec.org/ Rapid City: http://www.state.sd.us/social/CommunityAssistance/Regions/Western.htm South Dakota Native American Advocacy Project: Statewide, non-profit, consumer and family membership organization for persons residing on and off lands of the nine tribal nations in South Dakota. http://www.sdnaap.org/ South Dakotans Against Discrimination: http://www.againstdiscrimination.org/ UMOS: Private, non-profit corporation serving South Dakota and other states which advocates for and services migrant and seasonal farm workers, Hispanics, and other economically disadvantaged people to help themselves improve their economic well-being, their education, their health, and their housing so that they may realize their potential. http://www.umos.org/ The Village: North Dakota agency with programs dealing with homeownership, credit counseling, tenant education classes, etc. http://www.thevillagefamily.org/index.html YWCA of Fargo-Moorhead: Provide emergency shelter for women and children. http://www.ywcacassclay.org/contactus/ or http://www.volunteersolutions.org/firstlink/org/3260885.html OUT OF STATE HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Link to web site for non-profit which also provides education to the public on fair housing laws in the Colorado area. http://www.learnfairhousing.org/ Fair Housing Center of Nebraska: Link to fair housing organization serving South Dakota's neighbor, the State of Nebraska. http://www.fhasinc.org/fair.htm Leadership Council on Civil Rights: National civil rights collaboration. http://www.civilrights.org/ Minnesota Civil Rights and Legal Assistance Agencies: http://www.lawhelpmn.org/MN/index.cfm Minnesota Department of Human Rights: http://www.humanrights.state.mn.us/ Montana Fair Housing: Link to the web site for Montana Fair Housing, a non-profit fair housing organization serving North Dakota's neighbor, the State of Montana. www.montanafairhousing.org National Fair Housing Alliance: National organization dedicated to ending housing discrimination. http://www.nationalfairhousing.org/ University of Minnesota Human Rights Center: http://160.94.193.60/default.htm |
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