Human Rights Commission, Vermont

09/11/2026

Last chance to register for the 2026 Civil Rights Summit in person!

https://hrccivilrightssummit2026.sched.com/

09/08/2026

Excited to share another timely panel that will be presented at HRC's Civil Rights Summit: We Have the Tools We Need.

Registration is free, and to attend in person you must register by 👉👉this weekend.

https://hrccivilrightssummit2026.sched.com/

09/04/2026

Yeah, we brag, but we really did have so much fun at last year's Civil Rights Summit.

In-person registration for this year's Summit on 9/25 and 9/26 is open for one more week!

Check out the agenda and sign up at bit.ly/VTCivilRights2026.

09/02/2026

"Facing the prospect of a discrimination lawsuit, the Vermont Department of Corrections has agreed to provide federal immigration detainees in its prisons with better access to language interpretation, legal counsel and court hearings.

The Vermont Human Rights Commission announced Tuesday it had reached a settlement with the department, following a discrimination complaint the commission filed in January."
https://vtdigger.org/2026/09/01/vermont-prisons-agree-to-improve-services-for-ice-detainees-after-discrimination-report

The Vermont Department of Corrections entered into a legally binding agreement to provide better access to language interpretation, legal counsel and court hearings.

08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose awareness is public health awareness - and healthcare for people who use drugs is part of healthcare for all.

Join us at the 2026 Vermont Civil Rights Summit to hear from Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform, an organization at the forefront of defending the basic right to healthcare for people who use drugs.

Register now for the 9/25-9/26 summit at https://hrc.vermont.gov/summit .

08/10/2026

Join the Human Rights Commission for this year's Civil Rights Summit. Last fall we gathered with over 300 community members to hear from our state's leading civil rights advocates and movement leaders. On September 25 and 26, we will gather again to measure what we have achieved as a state and where we need to go to safeguard civil rights in Vermont.

This year's conference theme, We Have the Tools We Need, will add a second track to our list of exciting panel offerings. Panels in this track will help us build skills and make use of the tools we have available to us to advance public conversation, create and sustain movements, and influence our lawmakers.

Come to the Summit to hear from advocates in immigration justice, racial justice, disability rights, LGBTQ+ rights, education equity, and more. Friday evening will feature a social event with food, drinks, networking opportunities, and a slate of Vermont-based comedians! Registration is free and open now!

https://bit.ly/VTCivilRights2026

07/29/2026

CORRECTION to yesterday's post - HRC will be accepting applications for our Staff Attorney Investigator position for an additional 3 weeks. Please see https://hrc.vermont.gov for position details and application instructions.

07/28/2026

One more week to send in applications to work with the Vermont Human Rights Commission as a Staff Attorney Investigator! Read more and find application instructions on our website: https://hrc.vermont.gov

Accepting applications from now until August 4.

07/17/2026

Join the HRC for our upcoming free training on fair housing in Vermont! This training will cover:

Federal and State Fair Housing Laws

Protected Classes/Categories

Prohibited Activities and Fair Housing Violations

Exemptions in Fair Housing Law

Reasonable Accommodation & Modification Requests

Assistance Animals

VT HRC Enforcement

The training is conducted by HRC's Executive Director and General Counsel, Big Hartman. Register at tinyurl.com/HRChousingtraining .

07/14/2026

We're excited to announce that the HRC has a new position for a Staff Attorney Investigator! Read more and find application instructions on our website: https://hrc.vermont.gov.

Accepting applications from now until August 4.